Purchase Manager

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a highly skilled Manager/Sr. Manager for Infrastructure Projects & Pharma Capex Procurement to lead capital procurement and infrastructure project execution for pharmaceutical facilities. This unique role requires strong expertise in building and infrastructure project management along with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical capex procurement, ensuring all project components are delivered on time, within budget and compliant with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee end-to-end execution of infrastructure and building projects.
• Collaborate with engineering/, CPWD and related departments for timely project completion..
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality.

Pharma Capex Procurement

• Lead procurement for pharmaceutical capital equipment.
• Manage sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiations and delivery coordination in line with cGMP and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure timely availability of machinery aligned with project needs.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management

• Drive cost-effective procurement strategies through competitive bidding, long-term supplier contracts and value engineering.
• Track budgets, forecast spend and identify cost-saving opportunities across construction and capex categories.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all Vendors/ equipment manufacturers.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on technical capability, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement and project activities comply with stringent pharmaceutical regulations, internal SOPs, and legal requirements.   
• Manage project risks related to cost overruns, regulatory delays, and supplier non-performance.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience: 810 years in infrastructure project management and pharmaceutical capex procurement.
• Education: Post Graduate/ MBA in relevant field ( Project Management/ Material Management).
• Project Knowledge: Strong understanding of Projects/ Infra requirements.
• Procurement Expertise: Deep experience in sourcing capital equipment for pharma plants.
• Negotiation & Vendor Management: Excellent contract negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to manage budgets, analyze cost trends, and forecast procurement needs.
• Communication: Strong coordination, interpersonal, and reporting skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
  Knowledge of Ms Office ( Excel, PPT, Word)