Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Strategic sourcing of API for I&D project ensures compliant and cost competitive supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)& Excipients
• Take lead on I&D sourcing projects and influence peers, as appropriate, in the leadership of projects for example, cross-functional team members on a sourcing project team.
• Uses thorough market intelligence and data analysis to gain critical insights that drive the selection of API, Excipients Strategies.
• Supports development, recommendation and implementation of sourcing strategies and ensures alignment, compliance and delivery of business requirements/needs of I&D.
• Demonstrates excellence in executing sourcing management process and closely collaborates with Quality, Supply Chain, Technical ops, Project Management, finance, EHS and Regulatory groups during each step of the process.
• Identify and take steps to reduce business risk & ensure supply security & gross margin through the development of effective sourcing strategies.
• Role is expected to generate required analytical insights appropriate for category such as market trends, supplier profiles, EHS, performance management and develop annual business plan for API, Excipients.
• Prepare detailed pre-negotiation plans, to lead and participate any prolonged negotiation sessions with suppliers and to conduct post negotiations debriefs and follow through plans.
• Long term supply / service agreement with key strategic suppliers for global I &D projects.
• Preparation of monthly MIS of Supplier Enabled Innovation & Sourcing function.
• Ensuring \xe2\x80\x9cshould\xe2\x80\x9d cost model of key API, Excipients.
• Has experience/Exposure in defining, selection & negotiation with Third party manufacturers of finished products to

Job Specification:

Qualifications:

B. Pharm or or BE Chemicals /BSc

MBA

Experience:

• 8-10 years - experience with at least 2 years Strategic Sourcing of API/Excipients/Raw Materials for regulated / semi-regulated market & at least 2-3 years exposure in TPM selection/management.
• Exposure of working in global environment & matrix organization

Key Competencies Required:

Managerial:

• Strategic thinking & analytical skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Innovation & result orientation
• Excellent Communication Skills & Clarity of thought

Behavioral:

• Cross functional co-ordination and influence
• Conflict Management
• Adaptability and self-management
• Intrepreneurship, speed & agility

Functional / Technical:

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Technical Knowledge on API & Drug Product for semi-regulated markets
• Computer Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

The base pay for this position is N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Category Management

DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION: India
Mumbai : BKC Building

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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