Job Description

Posted:
July 2025

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Key Responsibilities

Lead day?to?day purchasing operations across raw materials, solvents, intermediates, primary & secondary packaging, engineering spares, and capex items. Develop, qualify, and manage global supplier base; negotiate contracts for cost, quality, and compliance. Maintain robust vendor relationships and performance metrics; drive vendor development programs aligned with regulatory expectations. Monitor inventory (incl. Min?Max for engineering & critical raw materials); ensure uninterrupted production support. Coordinate and manage Capex projects, site expansions, new machinery and part purchases.
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GMP / Compliance Expectations (API Focus)

Ensure all materials suppliers are qualified per cGMP and ICH Q7 expectations for APIs (quality agreements, audits, change control). Maintain full traceability & data integrity (ALCOA/ALCOA+) across purchase specs, CoAs, logistics, and release status to support US FDA, EU GMP, and other agency inspections. Align incoming material controls for supplier reliability, and documentation retention.
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Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline. Deep experience in pharmaceutical / API manufacturing procurement; demonstrated understanding of cGMP supplier qualification & audit processes. * Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management capabilities supporting global regulatory compliance.