Sr. Manager / AGM - Purchase (API Pharma)

Role & responsibilities

• Lead Capex procurement activities including sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation for equipment, machinery, HVAC systems, utilities, cleanroom infrastructure, and lab instruments.
• Drive procurement of project materials for new facility development, plant expansion, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Validation, and Quality teams to define technical specifications and procurement plans.
• Identify and qualify reliable vendors, both domestic and international, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards (cGMP, USFDA, EU-GMP).
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, commercial negotiations, cost analysis, and finalize contracts or purchase orders.
• Monitor project timelines to ensure timely delivery and commissioning of procured items.
• Maintain and optimize procurement processes using SAP MM module, including PR/PO cycle, GRN, invoice processing, vendor master management, and reporting.
• Develop long-term strategic sourcing strategies aligned with company Capex plans and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure procurement compliance with audit, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance and Project teams for budget tracking and cost control.
• Track market trends, price fluctuations, and risks in Capex sourcing.

Preferred candidate profile

• Deep knowledge of Capex procurement lifecycle
• Familiarity with pharma facility setup, HVAC, utility systems, lab equipment
• Understanding of pharma regulatory environments (USFDA, WHO, EUGMP)
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP MM (Material Management) module including PR/PO processing, vendor evaluation, inventory linkage, and analytics.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Intrested candidate may send their updated cv at info@symbiotec.in