ob Title
Purchase Executive – Pharma
Job Summary
The Purchase Executive in the pharmaceutical industry is responsible for procuring raw materials, packaging materials, chemicals, laboratory items, and other operational supplies while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards, regulatory requirements, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure pharmaceutical raw materials, APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and consumables
- Identify and evaluate vendors as per GMP and company standards
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate commercial terms
- Prepare and process purchase orders in ERP systems
- Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, and Accounts departments
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to avoid production delays
- Maintain procurement records, vendor documents, and purchase reports
- Verify invoices and coordinate payment processing with Accounts
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder materials as required
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP, and company procurement policies
- Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
- Track market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
Required Skills
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement processes
- Vendor negotiation and management
- Understanding of GMP documentation and compliance
- ERP/SAP and MS Excel proficiency
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Commerce, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management
- 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical purchasing/procurement preferred
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in API/formulation procurement
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory standards
- Familiarity with inventory and warehouse coordination
- Experience working with ERP software
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
