Porcurement Head

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟰𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟰𝟱-𝟳𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 16+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced 

Head – Purchase (API & Formulation)

 to lead strategic procurement across 

R&D and plant operations

. The role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing key suppliers, driving commercial efficiency, and ensuring the timely availability of materials while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and cost control.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in 

procurement, purchase, supply chain, supplier management, and strategic sourcing

, preferably within pharmaceutical, API, formulation, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead

 

direct procurement and purchasing activities

 for R&D and plant operations.

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for APIs, formulations, raw materials, and other relevant procurement categories.
• Identify, evaluate,, and develop reliable suppliers based on cost, quality, capability, and delivery performance.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, contracts, lead times, quality requirements, and supply commitments.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure consistent supplier performance.
• Oversee procurement contracts, budgets, purchase planning, and commercial compliance.
• Drive

 

cost optimisation, savings initiatives, process improvements, and procurement efficiency

.

• Monitor market trends, commodity movements, supplier capacity, and procurement risks to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Develop mitigation strategies for supply, pricing, quality, and vendor-related risks.
• Collaborate closely with

 

R&D, Plant Operations, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders

 to align procurement with business requirements.

• Ensure timely availability of materials to support research, production, and operational requirements.

• Establish and strengthen procurement processes, policies, controls, and governance standards.

• Analyse procurement data and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team while establishing clear performance standards.

• Support supplier audits, compliance requirements, and resolution of procurement-related issues.

• Maintain strong documentation and reporting around sourcing, contracts, supplier performance, budgets, and savings.

• Continuously evaluate new suppliers, sourcing opportunities, and procurement technologies to improve efficiency and resilience.
  What Makes You a Great Fit

16+ years of experience

 in procurement, purchase, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related leadership function.

• Proven experience leading

 

procurement/purchase functions

 with responsibility for strategic sourcing and supplier management.

• Strong experience in

 

R&D and plant procurement

, preferably within pharmaceutical, API, formulation, chemical, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

• Strong expertise in supplier identification, evaluation, development, performance management, and relationship management.
• Excellent

 

negotiation and contract management

 skills with a strong commercial orientation.

• Demonstrated experience driving cost savings, procurement efficiencies, process improvements, and supplier optimisation.
• Strong understanding of procurement planning, budgets, supply continuity, and supplier risk management.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to evaluate commercial proposals and sourcing decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across R&D, Plant, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to

 

manage, mentor, and develop procurement teams

.

• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, governance, documentation, and operational controls.
• Ability to analyse market trends and proactively identify procurement opportunities and risks.
• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in

 

Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline

 is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organisational, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced, and regulated business environment.