Deputy Manager- Procurement (Packing Material)

Department: Procurement (GDSO)

Location: Ahmedabad

Role: Buyer

**Designation :**Deputy Manager– Packaging Material Procurement

Experience: 5-15 Years (Pharmaceutical Industry Preferred)

Education: Any Graduate; MBA/Post Graduate in Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of packaging materials for Domestic and Emerging Markets (EMB).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate vendor qualification activities, including sample procurement, documentation, audits, and quality agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as PTC, CQA, IRA, and other stakeholders to support new product development and commercialization activities.
• Participate in regular review meetings and provide updates on material availability and procurement status.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and GST-related compliance requirements.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) within defined timelines and facilitate timely vendor payments.
• Maintain procurement project trackers and prepare monthly MIS reports.
• Identify critical suppliers and implement risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and business continuity.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives by identifying saving opportunities and developing alternate vendor sources.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience in packaging material procurement within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, GST compliance, and supply chain operations.
• Proficient in MIS reporting and procurement tracking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

06-10-2026

Job ID

JOB7356

Division

GDSO

Location

Corporate Office|Corp. Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Experience

5 - 12 Years

Employee Type

P-P8-Probationer-HO Executive