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