Purchase – Manager / Sr. Manager (Pharmaceutical API Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day purchasing operations across raw materials, solvents, intermediates, primary & secondary packaging, engineering spares, and capex items.
• Develop, qualify, and manage global supplier base; negotiate contracts for cost, quality, and compliance.
• Maintain robust vendor relationships and performance metrics; drive vendor development programs aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Monitor inventory (incl. Min‑Max for engineering & critical raw materials); ensure uninterrupted production support.
• Coordinate and manage Capex projects, site expansions, new machinery and part purchases.

GMP / Compliance Expectations (API Focus)

• Ensure all materials suppliers are qualified per cGMP and ICH Q7 expectations for APIs (quality agreements, audits, change control).
• Maintain full traceability & data integrity (ALCOA/ALCOA+) across purchase specs, CoAs, logistics, and release status to support US FDA, EU GMP, and other agency inspections.
• Align incoming material controls for supplier reliability, and documentation retention.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Deep experience in pharmaceutical / API manufacturing procurement; demonstrated understanding of cGMP supplier qualification & audit processes.  
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management capabilities supporting global regulatory compliance.