Head - Purchase For Formulation Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities - Lead procurement of Raw Materials, APIs, Bulk Drugs, and Excipients - Develop and manage domestic and international vendor partnerships, including MOUs, annual rate contracts, and long-term agreements (LTAs) - Design and implement long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business growth objectives - Oversee vendor qualification in coordination with QA, ensuring compliance with GMP and global regulatory standards - Conduct strategic negotiations using market intelligence, demand forecasting, and volume insights - Drive organization-wide cost optimization initiatives, including alternative sourcing, value engineering, and supply chain redesign - Manage demand planning, production-linked procurement scheduling, and S&OP alignment - Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials with robust planning, forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies - Lead continuous improvement projects across procurement and supply chain processes to enhance service levels and reduce costs - Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, ICH, and other regulatory guidelines in all sourcing activities - Collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Corporate Leadership on business strategy, new projects, and capacity planning - Develop comprehensive supply risk assessments, addressing geopolitical issues, market volatility, single-source dependencies, and regulatory disruptions Preferred Candidate Profile - • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or Supply Chain Management - 15–25 years of procurement experience in formulation manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in senior leadership role (AGM/GM level or equivalent) - Strong knowledge of global sourcing, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and technical aspects of formulation manufacturing - Proven experience in domestic and international vendor development for Raw Materials, APIs, Bulk Drugs, and Excipients Skills: Global Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, supply chain optimization, Vendor Management Experience: 15.00-24.00 Years