Manager - Purchase - Pharmaceutical

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management:

- Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring seamless coordination with domestic manufacturers supplying finished formulations for export markets.

- Monitor procurement processes from purchase requisition through payment closure.

- Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and SOPs.

2. Vendor Management & Cost Optimization:

- Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with 30+ domestic pharmaceutical vendors.

- Conduct vendor evaluations based on quality, pricing, compliance, and delivery performance.

- Lead vendor negotiations and implement cost-saving initiatives to achieve measurable procurement efficiencies.

3. Loan License & Manufacturing Coordination:

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard WHO-GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers under Loan License arrangements.

- Coordinate production planning and scheduling with third-party manufacturing partners.

- Ensure timely product availability aligned with export commitments.

4. Procurement & Regulatory Coordination:

- Source ready-stock pharmaceutical products as per business requirements.

- Manage import permit documentation and related regulatory processes.

- Handle tender-based procurement activities and commercial evaluations.

5. Logistics & Supply Chain Operations:

- Coordinate 57 monthly export shipments by working closely with CHA agents, transporters, freight forwarders, and logistics partners.

- Track shipment schedules and ensure timely dispatch and delivery.

- Resolve logistics-related issues to maintain supply continuity.

6. Team Leadership:

- Supervise and mentor junior procurement personnel.

- Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and procurement documentation.

- Drive process improvements and operational efficiency within the procurement function.

7. Inventory & Compliance:

- Ensure adequate inventory availability while minimizing excess stock.

- Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards.

- Support audits and documentation requirements related to procurement and supply chain activities.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical procurement and third-party manufacturing processes.

- Expertise in vendor sourcing, management, and commercial negotiations.

- Knowledge of WHO-GMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.

- Experience in export logistics and supply chain coordination.

- Strong analytical, planning, and cost-optimization abilities.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Leadership experience with team supervision and development.

- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience:

- 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or P2P operations.

- Experience working with export-oriented pharmaceutical businesses.

- Exposure to Loan License manufacturing arrangements and regulatory documentation.