Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary:
This role is responsible for leading and optimizing pharmaceutical supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory management, demand planning, logistics, and vendor management. The position focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, product quality, operational efficiency, and timely availability of raw materials, APIs, and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, and quality agreements.
• Oversee inventory control, demand planning, and logistics operations to support uninterrupted pharmaceutical production and distribution.
• Streamline supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate supply risks.
• Collaborate with production, quality, regulatory, finance, and operations teams to enhance supply chain performance.
• Track key supply chain KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining audit readiness.

Experience:

• 5–6 years of experience in a supply chain lead role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated success in improving operational efficiency and managing supply chains in regulated environments.

Education:

• MBA, preferably in Supply Chain Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Business, or a related discipline.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in demand planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and vendor management in a pharma setting.
• Good understanding of GMP, GDP, and pharmaceutical supply chain compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics); pharma ERP exposure is an advantage.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, quality-driven work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to reliable and compliant pharmaceutical supply operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs110,000.00 - Rs130,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Candidates must have at least 5 years of total experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role in pharmaceutical procurement and supply chain.

Experience:

• Procurement & supply chain lead in the pharmaceuticals: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person