Senior Manager- Purchase

Why This Role Matters
The Senior Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous supply of raw materials and packaging materials required for pharmaceutical manufacturing. By developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs, the role supports efficient production operations while maintaining compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory and quality standards.

Job Description
Rusan Pharma Ltd is hiring a Senior Manager – Purchase for a full-time on-site position in Kandivali, Mumbai. The role involves leading procurement strategies for raw materials and packaging materials used in formulation manufacturing, managing supplier relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting efficient supply chain operations.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Senior Manager – Purchase
• Company: Rusan Pharma Ltd
• Location: Kandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in procurement within pharmaceutical organizations
• Department: Purchase

Responsibilities
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials such as APIs and excipients, and packaging materials
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate supplier contracts to optimize costs
• Identify value engineering opportunities and improve procurement efficiency
• Establish alternate sourcing strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience
• Ensure procurement activities comply with pharmaceutical regulatory and quality standards
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain uninterrupted material availability
• Maintain procurement documentation aligned with regulatory and audit requirements
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams for supplier qualification and compliance
• Align procurement planning with production schedules and inventory optimization goals
• Monitor procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier reliability, and lead time adherence
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, quality, and finance teams
• Manage vendor relationships, supplier performance, and strategic partnerships

Required Qualification
• Graduate in Science or Pharmacy
• MBA or PGDM in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Important Requirements
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in procurement within pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience in sourcing raw materials and packaging materials for formulations
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement compliance and regulatory standards
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiations
• SAP ERP experience for procurement and material management
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer
• Opportunity to work with an established pharmaceutical manufacturing company
• Leadership role in procurement and supply chain strategy
• Exposure to strategic sourcing and vendor development initiatives
• Collaborative cross-functional work environment

Experience and Skills
• Strategic sourcing and procurement planning
• Vendor development and contract negotiation
• Supply chain risk management
• Cost optimization and procurement analytics
• SAP ERP procurement systems
• Data analysis and MIS reporting

Salary Insights
• Salary details are not specified in the job listing
• Compensation may vary depending on experience, leadership responsibilities, and company policies

Company Overview
Rusan Pharma Ltd is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company operates globally and focuses on delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products while maintaining strong regulatory compliance and manufacturing standards.

FAQs

1. What qualification is required for this role?
   Candidates must have a degree in Science or Pharmacy. An MBA or PGDM in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

2. How much experience is required?
   The role requires a minimum of 10 years of procurement experience in pharmaceutical organizations.

3. What are the key responsibilities in this role?
   The manager will oversee procurement strategies, vendor management, supply chain risk mitigation, and procurement process improvements.

4. Where is the job located?
   The job is located in Kandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Application Tips
• Highlight your procurement and sourcing experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Mention experience with SAP ERP and procurement systems
• Include vendor management and contract negotiation achievements
• Emphasize supply chain risk management and cost optimization strategies
• Demonstrate leadership experience in procurement operations

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