Procurement Manager

Role:
Procurement / Purchase Manager

Industry Type:

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences

Department:
Procurement & Supply Chain

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Role Category:
Procurement & Purchase

UG:

B.Pharma in Any Specialization,

B.Sc in Any Specialization

PG: MBA/PGDM in Any Specialization

• Supplier Strategy & Sourcing:
  Identify, audit, and onboard high-quality manufacturers in the nutraceutical space, specifically focusing on botanical extracts and GMP-compliant facilities.
• Quality Gatekeeping:
  Lead the technical vetting process, including document review (CoA, M , GMP certificates) and facility audits. You are the first line of defense to ensure raw materials meet our global quality standards.
• Contract Lifecycle Management:
  Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and supply agreements. Manage the execution of Master Manufacturing Agreements (MMA) and Non-Circumvention (NNN) agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all suppliers and raw materials comply with FSSAI, FDA, and international GMP standards. Maintain an up-to-date library of regulatory compliance documentation for every vendor.
• Supply Chain Optimization:
  Manage the "Ten-Batch" approval process for new vendors. Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain risks to maintain a lean, cost-effective, and resilient supply chain.
• Process Architecture:
  Build and document the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for how we engage, vet, and manage manufacturers, ensuring our "virtual" model is scalable.

• Domain Expertise: 5-10 years of procurement experience specifically within the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food/botanical extract industry.
• Educational Background:
  
  B.Pharma, M.Sc. in Chemistry/Food Technology, or an MBA in Supply Chain/Operations. A "Techno-Commercial" background (science degree + business experience) is highly preferred.
• Technical Literacy:
  Ability to read and interpret lab reports (HPLC, heavy metal limits, microbial testing) and audit reports (GMP/ISO).
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Understanding of FSSAI, FDA, and GMP/cGMP documentation requirements.
• Startup Mindset:
  Ability to work autonomously, build processes from zero, and manage high-pressure negotiations with a "hands-on" approach.