Manager Procurement - R&D/NDPs

Wockhardt

Posted: 2 weeks ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

Manager Procurement R&D / NPDs

Location: Mumbai (BKC)
Department: Supply Chain Procurement
Experience: 5-10 Years
Qualification: B.Sc. / B.Com. / Graduate / MBA

Job Objective

To manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for R&D and New Product Development (NPD) projects, ensuring timely availability of APIs and excipients while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

Source and procure APIs, excipients, and other materials required for R&D and NPD projects.
Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers.
Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.
Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs, and Production teams to support product development initiatives.
Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms.
Monitor market trends and implement cost optimization strategies.
Mitigate supply risks through alternate sourcing and supplier development.

Key Competencies

SAP Procurement System Knowledge
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation & Cost Optimization
Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
Communication & Stakeholder Management

Success Factors

Achievement of procurement cost savings targets.
Timely completion of sourcing activities for R&D/NPD projects.
Development of reliable supplier networks.
High stakeholder satisfaction across R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Production teams.
Compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Internal Stakeholders

R&D, QA/QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, GTS

External Stakeholders

Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Service Providers

Travel Requirement

Vendor visits and plant visits as required.