Job Description

Position: Senior Manager of Global Procurement- RM

Location: Bangalore

Industry: Pharmaceutical industry

Company: Pharma company manufacturing Solid Orals for Europe Markets.

Experience: Min. 12+ years and last 4-5 years in managerial level experience in pharmaceutical industry.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Global Procurement to oversee the procurement of direct spend items, including raw materials (APIs), excipients, and packaging materials, across all our formulation manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the global procurement efforts for direct spend categories, managing raw materials, excipients, and packaging materials across multiple formulation manufacturing facilities.

- Identify, assess, and establish supplier relationships in accordance with company policies.

- Conduct negotiations with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements.

- Drive the achievement of core procurement objectives, including on-time and in-full deliveries, cost savings, procurement-to-pay efficiency, and supply chain business continuity plans.

- Possess hands-on knowledge of regulated markets, especially European, UK, Australian, Canadian, and ROW regulations, and implement best practices for quality.

- Regularly review production plans, orders, inventory status, and material shortages to ensure smooth operations.

- Monitor pending orders, follow up on dispatch and delivery to meet just-in-time requirements.

- Evaluate vendor performance through periodic ratings based on quality, delivery, and pricing.

- Coordinate with quality teams to ensure timely material approvals and address rejections.

- Facilitate timely replacement of rejected materials and maintain open communication with vendors.

- Manage procurement governance for Technology Transfer projects through stage gate weekly CTT reviews.

- Ensure compliance by mitigating risks and negotiating contracts that adhere to industry regulations.

- Stay updated on market trends, competitors, and suppliers to maintain procurement pipelines with alternative vendors.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree is a plus.

- 10+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on direct spend categories, preferably in pharmaceuticals.

- Proven negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships.

- In-depth understanding of regulated markets, particularly European, UK, Australian, Canadian, and ROW requirements.

- Familiarity with SAP/SAP-HANA - MM Module is an advantage.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Analytical mindset and ability to drive cost savings.

- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects effectively.

- Results-oriented and able to meet procurement objectives.

- Regulatory compliance expertise and risk management skills.

- Familiarity with industry best practices in quality and procurement.

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