Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete procurement cycle, from purchase requisition to purchase order and material delivery.
- Procure APIs, excipients, raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, and other pharmaceutical supplies as required.
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with reliable and approved vendors.
- Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and prepare comparative statements based on price, quality, payment terms, and delivery timelines.
- Negotiate with vendors for competitive pricing, credit/payment terms, MOQ, and timely delivery.
- Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Warehouse, R&D, Accounts, and other departments for material requirements.
- Ensure procurement is completed according to approved specifications and GMP requirements.
- Follow up on purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and prevent production delays.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing to avoid shortages, excess inventory, and expiry-related losses.
- Maintain and update the Approved Vendor List and support vendor evaluation/qualification processes.
- Handle issues related to material rejection, shortages, damages, quality concerns, and delayed deliveries.
- Maintain proper documentation of POs, quotations, invoices, COAs, vendor records, and purchase reports.
- Coordinate with Accounts for invoice verification and vendor payment follow-ups.
- Track vendor performance based on quality, cost, service, and delivery performance.
- Source alternative vendors and materials to achieve cost optimization and supply continuity.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with the company's procurement policies and SOPs.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly purchase reports and pending-order status reports for management.
- Work on ERP/SAP or other procurement software for PO creation, vendor records, and purchase tracking.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person