Purchasing Manager

Job description

**Job Responsibilities:** - Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials, new product development for bio pharmaceutical manufacturing. - Support New Product Development (NPD) by identifying and sourcing new materials, excipients, and packaging components. - Source and procure Reference Listed Drugs (RLDs) for formulation development, analytical studies, and regulatory requirements. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers. - Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings. - Ensure uninterrupted material availability while optimizing inventory levels. - Work closely with R&D, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, and Supply Chain teams. - Create and manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and vendor master data in SAP. - Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required. - Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP, company policies, and regulatory requirements. - Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies. - Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and vendor management. - Experience in sourcing RLDs and supporting NPD projects. - Hands-on experience with SAP (MM module preferred). **Qualification & Experience:** - B. Tech / B. Pharm or any relevant qualifications - 8 - 14 years of diverse experience in Biopharma or Pharmaceuticals industry - Strong written and verbal communication skills