Department
: Supply Chain Management
Location:
Jaipur
Preference
: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related disciplines)
Experience:
5-7 years of procurement experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing industry
Employment Type
: Full-Time
Preference: Immediate Joiners
Capital Expenditure (Capex) Procurement:
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Sourcing and procurement of site equipment, machinery, and facility upgrades
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Managing smaller to mid-scale capex projects
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Technical specification evaluation and vendor qualification for equipment purchases
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Coordination with engineering and maintenance teams for equipment commissioning
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Budget management and cost control for site-level investments
Operational Expenditure (Opex) Procurement:
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Day-to-day procurement of services, MRO materials, and facility supplies
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Management of indirect categories: utilities, housekeeping, security, calibration services
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Local vendor management and contract negotiations
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Cost optimization initiatives for recurring operational expenses
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Monthly/quarterly opex tracking and variance analysis
Technical & System Skills
SAP ERP (Critical):
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Hands-on experience with SAP MM (Materials Management) module
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Proficiency in P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes: PR creation, PO processing, GR posting
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Knowledge of key transaction codes (ME21N, ME51N, ME2L, MIRO, MB51)
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Experience with SAP reporting and basic data extraction
Analytics & Reporting:
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Create and maintain site-level procurement dashboards (spend tracking, PO status, vendor performance)
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Monthly procurement reports for site leadership
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Spend analysis by category and cost center
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Excel reporting for management reviews
Microsoft Excel:
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Advanced functions: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting
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Budget tracking, spend analysis, and variance reports
Additional Qualifications (Not Mandatory but Highly Valued)
Raw Material Procurement:
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Experience in direct material procurement (APIs, excipients, packaging materials) is a strong advantage
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Understanding of inventory management and reorder planning
Professional Certifications:
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CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
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CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
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APICS certifications (CSCP, CPIM)
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Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certifications
Key Responsibilities Summary
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Manage site-level Capex and Opex procurement ensuring compliance and cost efficiency
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Maintain procurement dashboards and monthly reporting for site management
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Drive local vendor development and relationship management
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Support cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, QA) on procurement needs
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Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and SOPs
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Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities at site level