Key Responsibilities:

Support manufacturing, commercial operations & capex Ensure on-time delivery of input materials at all manufacturing sites, both own and CMOs, as per production plan. Ensure zero disruption of production operations due to unavailability of input materials. Support QA & QC teams at all sites, and also CQA & R&D teams at HO for their requirements of consumables, working standards, samples, and others. Support sales & marketing teams with POS & other promotional materials and event management services Take active role in CFT discussions and negotiations for all capex projects Deliver on COGS reduction and GM improvement targets

 

 

Strategic sourcing, De-risking & Market insights Create enterprise-wide strategic sourcing plan covering both opex (including services) and capex. Define supplier segmentation and curate a robust Supplier Relationship Management program Implement mid to long term contracts for all critical input materials, to insulate against price fluctuations & supply risks. Create a robust AVD pipeline along with R&D, CQA and manufacturing teams in order to de-risk supply chain. Ensure successful implementation, both on timeline and cost.   Appraise leadership team with critical market insights on price & availability trends, new developments & technologies, competitors’ initiatives, etc. Collaborate with Vitabiotics Group Procurement team to leverage global contracts.

 

Adherence to Regulations & Controls: The Head of Procurement must have in-depth knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements. He / she is expected to provide expert guidance to the enterprise in various laws and requirements that govern procurement process. 

 

 

People & Process development: Ensure Procurement Policy in aligned to both external and internal regulations and compliances Develop Procurement KPI analytics using Power BI and other tools Build technical capabilities of Procurement team to support capex & input material sourcing

 

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities with a problem-solving mindset. Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures and end-to-end supply chain processes. Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) Strong drive to deliver targets on efficiency improvement and cost reduction Strong business partnering, stakeholder management, and communication skills. High attention to detail with a continuous improvement orientation.
 

Qualifications & Experience:

Postgraduate, with CPSM or CPM Certification 10+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing & procurement, including capex