Capex Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end CAPEX procurement and purchase activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for plant machinery, production equipment, utilities, engineering equipment, and other capital assets.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and manage vendors for CAPEX requirements.
• Float RFQs, obtain and analyze technical/commercial quotations, and prepare comparative statements.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Projects, Production, QA, Finance, Stores, and other internal stakeholders for CAPEX procurement requirements.
• Ensure timely placement of purchase orders and follow up with vendors for manufacturing, dispatch, installation, and delivery schedules.
• Review commercial terms, payment conditions, delivery timelines, warranties, and other contractual requirements.
• Monitor procurement budgets and support cost optimization and savings initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and identify alternate sources wherever required.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval processes, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Track procurement status and provide regular updates on critical CAPEX items and project timelines.
• Support vendor performance evaluation and resolution of commercial or delivery-related issues.
• Maintain appropriate procurement records, MIS, and CAPEX purchase documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in CAPEX procurement/purchase, preferably within the pharmaceutical, chemical, API, formulation, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong experience in capital equipment and project procurement.
• Hands-on experience in vendor development, RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation, negotiations, and PO execution.
• Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing equipment procurement.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple CAPEX procurement requirements and project timelines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/SAP procurement modules is preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.