SCM - Strategic Sourcing

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for API R&D projects to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Source Key Starting Materials (KSMs), intermediates, raw materials, catalysts, specialty chemicals, reagents, solvents, and laboratory consumables.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to mitigate supply risks and strengthen the supplier base.
• Obtain and analyze quotations, technical documents, COAs, specifications, and regulatory documentation from suppliers.
• Conduct market intelligence studies and cost analysis to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.
• Execute RFQ processes and prepare comparative statements for supplier selection.

Commercial & Supplier Management

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance with regard to quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance, and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support urgent and strategic business requirements.
• Resolve supplier-related commercial and operational issues through effective stakeholder coordination.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with R&D, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to understand project requirements.
• Track project timelines and ensure timely procurement support for development, validation, and pilot batches.
• Coordinate procurement activities for scale-up studies and technology transfer projects.

Import & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate import documentation and logistics activities for international procurements.
• Ensure timely submission of shipping and customs clearance documents.
• Work with logistics and customs teams to minimize delays and maintain project timelines.
• Track critical shipments and proactively escalate supply risks.

Purchase Order Management

• Create and monitor purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP.
• Ensure end-to-end PO lifecycle management from requisition through receipt and payment.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and fulfilment of commitments.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with Granules procurement policies and quality requirements.
• Maintain complete sourcing and vendor documentation.
• Support procurement audits and internal compliance reviews.

Finance Coordination

• Coordinate with the finance team to resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues.
• Ensure timely payment processing while maintaining compliance with company policies.