Head - Procurement - Pharma Manufacturing Firm

About the role:

We are looking for a Head - Procurement to lead procurement across its pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

The role will be responsible for developing a strong, transparent and efficient procurement function that supports the organisation's manufacturing operations, cost objectives and growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the procurement function across all pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

- Manage procurement of APIs, raw materials, packaging materials, engineering items, consumables and other plant requirements.

- Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy in line with business requirements.

- Drive strategic sourcing, vendor development and supplier management.

- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising quality or supply continuity.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

- Establish robust procurement processes, controls and approval mechanisms across plants.

- Ensure timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

- Evaluate and develop vendors based on quality, cost, reliability and compliance.

- Standardise procurement practices across manufacturing locations.

- Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

- Monitor procurement budgets, pricing trends and supplier performance.

- Develop and mentor procurement teams across locations.

Candidate Profile:

- 20+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

- Should have handled procurement of APIs, pharma raw materials, packaging materials, engineering items, plant consumables and other manufacturing requirements.

- Strong experience managing procurement across multiple manufacturing plants.

- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains.

- Experience in strategic sourcing, vendor development, negotiations and cost management.