Pharma Purchase Manager

A Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer is seeking a commercially driven Pharma Purchase Manager to oversee procurement operations for manufacturing plants.

The Pharma Purchase Manager must combine extensive procurement expertise in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) with solid vendor negotiation skills across Raw Materials (RM) and Packaging Materials (PM).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement workflows for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Raw Materials (RM), and Packing Materials (PM).
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and cultivate long-term commercial relationships with approved chemical and packaging suppliers.
• Solicit detailed supplier quotations, evaluate comparative cost matrices, and negotiate commercial pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Process, issue, and track Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved manufacturing plans and company standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate closely with suppliers to guarantee the timely dispatch and uninterrupted availability of manufacturing batches.
• Interface cross-functionally with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Production, and Warehouse teams to streamline material releases.
• Monitor vendor performance metrics, track open delivery schedules, and manage discrepancies or material rejections.
• Maintain complete procurement audit documentation, vendor files, and regulatory compliance records in line with cGMP requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Science (B.Sc Chemistry), Chemical Engineering, or Commerce; MBA in Supply Chain is advantageous.
• 6-10 Years of relevant procurement and purchasing experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Mandatory requirement: Proven hands-on track record in API procurement alongside RM and PM sourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated capabilities in supplier negotiations, price benchmarking, and contract execution.
• Excellent interpersonal coordination abilities, vendor relationship management skills, and familiarity with ERP purchasing modules.