Job Description

Business: Piramal Pharma Solutions


Department: Global Procurement / Supply Chain


Location: Kurla (with global responsibilities across all manufacturing sites for strategic procurement)


Travel: Medium

Job Overview

The Global Procurement Strategy & Category Leadership will lead procurement strategy, sourcing operations, and supplier partnerships for all direct materials -- including APIs, excipients, intermediates, and packaging components -- across multiple global sites.
This is a strategic and data-driven leadership role that combines deep domain expertise in pharmaceutical procurement with strong global market insight, vendor management, and digital transformation capabilities.


The incumbent will be responsible for developing global sourcing strategies, leveraging data analytics to optimize cost, quality, and supply resilience, and driving vendor diversification, digitization, and value creation initiatives aligned with the organization's global business goals.

Reporting Structure

Head of Global Procurement

Experience

10-15 years

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.


10-15 years of progressive experience in direct procurement within pharmaceuticals or life sciences. Proven expertise in global sourcing of raw materials, APIs, intermediates, and packaging materials. Strong understanding of pharma regulatory and quality standards (GxP, cGMP, ICH guidelines). Demonstrated experience in data analytics, spend optimization, and digital procurement platforms (SAP, Ariba, GEP). Global vendor management exposure with multi-regional team leadership experience. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Competencies

Strategic Procurement & Category Leadership (Pharma Direct Materials) Data Analytics & Market Intelligence-Driven Decision Making Global Vendor Management & Alternate Source Development Digital Transformation & Process Automation Regulatory & Quality Compliance Expertise Leadership, Collaboration & Change Management Innovation, Cost Optimization & Value Creation Mindset Global Perspective & Cultural Agility

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.
Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.



We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS)

is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process & pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products & services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, made possible through Piramal Pharma Limited's investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. Our track record as a trusted service provider with experience across varied technologies makes us a partner of choice for innovators and generic companies worldwide.