Purchase Manager

Purchase Manager

Position: Purchase Manager - Procurement Supply Chain (P2P)

Location: Chembur, Mumbai

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Export Business

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:-

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Management :-

• Manage the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring seamless coordination with domestic manufacturers supplying finished formulations for export markets.
• Monitor procurement processes from purchase requisition through payment closure.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and SOPs.

Vendor Management Cost Optimization :-

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with 30+ domestic pharmaceutical vendors.
• Conduct vendor evaluations based on quality, pricing, compliance, and delivery performance.
• Lead vendor negotiations and implement cost-saving initiatives to achieve measurable procurement efficiencies.

Loan License Manufacturing Coordination :-

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard WHO-GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers under Loan License arrangements.
• Coordinate production planning and scheduling with third-party manufacturing partners.
• Ensure timely product availability aligned with export commitments.

Procurement Regulatory Coordination :-

• Source ready-stock pharmaceutical products as per business requirements.
• Manage import permit documentation and related regulatory processes.
• Handle tender-based procurement activities and commercial evaluations.

Logistics Supply Chain Operations :-

• Coordinate 5-7 monthly export shipments by working closely with CHA agents, transporters, freight forwarders, and logistics partners.
• Track shipment schedules and ensure timely dispatch and delivery.
• Resolve logistics-related issues to maintain supply continuity.

Team Leadership :-

• Supervise and mentor junior procurement personnel.
• Ensure timely execution of purchase orders and procurement documentation.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency within the procurement function.

Inventory Compliance :-

• Ensure adequate inventory availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards.
• Support audits and documentation requirements related to procurement and supply chain activities.

Required Skills Competencies :-

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical procurement and third-party manufacturing processes
• Expertise in vendor sourcing, management, and commercial negotiations
• Knowledge of WHO-GMP requirements and pharmaceutical regulatory standards
• Experience in export logistics and supply chain coordination
• Strong analytical, planning, and cost-optimization abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Leadership experience with team supervision and development
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Experience:-

• 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or P2P operations
• Experience working with export-oriented pharmaceutical businesses
• Exposure to Loan License manufacturing arrangements and regulatory documentation.

Work Mode :

Full-time

Job :

Pharma Health Care

Location :

Mumbai

Years of Experience :

5-10

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