Strategic Sourcing & Market Intelligence:
- Track regular trends in API KSM, excipient, solvent, and specialty chemical markets.
- Forecast impact of geopolitical events, anti-dumping duties, and RM price volatility. Share market
intelligence reports with management.
Vendor Development & Overseas Interaction:
- Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers/vendors for APIs, excipients, intermediates, solvents, and
specialty chemicals.
- Manage day-to-day communication with suppliers/vendors across time zones for pricing, capacity, lead
times, and supply updates.
Procurement & Cost Management:
- Float RFQs/RFPs, compare quotations, negotiate best cost, payment terms, MOQ, and delivery
schedules.
- Drive cost savings through alternate sourcing and develop dual/multiple sources to de-risk supply.
Cross-Functional Coordination :
- Work with QA for vendor approval, R&D for sampling, Planning for demand forecasts, and Logistics.
- Coordinate with Warehouse for lot tracking, inward QC, and GRN.
Core Competencies :
- Market Expertise: Well versed with frequent global market changes and material trends for APIs,
excipients, intermediates, solvents, and specialty chemicals. Ability to act ahead of price spikes or
shortages.
- Vendor Management: Strong experience in interactions with suppliers or vendors – negotiation,
conflict resolution, and relationship building. Excellent written and verbal English communications.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,322.56 per month
Work Location: In person
