01Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
Source FDF products (tablets, capsules, injectables, syrups, etc.) from approved manufacturers.
Identify and develop new vendors and contract manufacturing partners.
Obtain quotations, evaluate offers, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Generate and manage purchase orders and track order fulfillment.
Vendor Management
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Evaluate vendors on quality, compliance, pricing, and delivery performance.
Coordinate vendor qualification with QA and Regulatory teams.
Resolve supply shortages, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
Export & Regulatory Coordination
Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs for product registrations, dossiers, and export documentation.
Ensure supplier compliance with WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, and country-specific regulatory requirements.
Support export business teams with sourcing solutions for target markets.
Supply Chain & Documentation
Monitor procurement requirements and delivery timelines.
Coordinate with planning, warehouse, and logistics teams.
Maintain procurement records, contracts, quotations, and supplier agreements.
Prepare procurement reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Business Administration, or related field.
24 years of experience in pharmaceutical sourcing/procurement.
Experience in FDF sourcing for export markets preferred.
Exposure to third-party manufacturing and contract sourcing is an advantage.
Required Skills
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical formulations and manufacturing processes.
Understanding of GMP, WHO-GMP, EU-GMP, and export regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication, analytical, and coordination abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Procurement cost savings.
On-time delivery performance.
Vendor development and qualification success.
Reduction in stock-outs and procurement delays.
Supplier quality and compliance performance.
Purchase cycle efficiency and order accuracy. Employment Type: Full-Time | Based in: Kochi | Send your resume to careers@bioticslab.com .
