AGM / DGM – Purchase (Capex & Opex Management)

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited is seeking an AGM/DGM for Purchase to lead strategic Capex and Opex procurement across Formulation, API, and Injectables plants. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor development, negotiations, and cost optimization to ensure timely procurement.

The candidate will manage budgets, establish contracts, and collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Production, QA, Finance, and Stores to drive procurement excellence in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical purchase and procurement, with exposure to Capex and Opex.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP procurement processes and purchasing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Capex procurement across Formulation, API, and Injectables facilities.
• Opex procurement including maintenance spares, consumables, and services.
• Strategic sourcing, cost optimization, vendor development, and long-term contracts.
• Procurement governance, documentation, and adherence to financial controls.
• Lead and mentor the purchase team and collaborate with multiple functions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Supply chain management

Business administration

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Job Description – AGM / DGM – Purchase (Capex & Opex Management)

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Designation: Assistant General Manager (AGM) / Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Purchase

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Plant Exposure: Formulation, API, and Injectables

Job Purpose

To lead and drive strategic procurement activities for Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Operational Expenditure (Opex) across Formulation, API, and Injectables manufacturing plants. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, budget control, and timely procurement of equipment, engineering materials, spares, utilities, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capex Procurement

• Lead end-to-end procurement of capital equipment, plant machinery, engineering systems, utilities, and infrastructure for Formulation, API, and Injectables facilities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Production, QA, QC, and Finance teams to finalize technical specifications and procurement requirements.
• Evaluate technical and commercial offers, conduct techno-commercial comparisons, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions.
• Manage procurement for new projects, plant expansions, capacity enhancements, and facility modernization.
• Ensure timely procurement within approved budgets and project timelines.

2. Opex Procurement

• Manage procurement of maintenance spares, engineering materials, consumables, utility-related items, services, and other plant operational requirements.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical materials to support plant operations and maintenance.
• Monitor Opex expenditure against approved budgets and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Optimize inventory levels, procurement lead times, and purchasing costs.
• Establish annual rate contracts and long-term supplier agreements wherever appropriate.

3. Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and annual Capex/Opex budgets.
• Identify alternate suppliers, indigenous sourcing opportunities, and value-engineering initiatives.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, negotiations, supplier consolidation, and long-term contracts.
• Monitor market trends, pricing benchmarks, and procurement performance indicators.
• Prepare periodic cost-saving reports and procurement performance dashboards.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and manage suppliers for pharmaceutical equipment, engineering materials, utilities, spares, and technical services.
• Conduct supplier evaluations in coordination with Engineering, QA, and other relevant departments.
• Establish strong vendor relationships and resolve issues related to cost, quality, delivery, and contractual commitments.
• Ensure compliance with vendor qualification and documentation requirements.

5. Compliance & Procurement Governance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval matrices, financial controls, and ethical purchasing practices.
• Maintain proper documentation of quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, contracts, and supplier evaluations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to meet applicable pharmaceutical quality, EHS, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and audit readiness across procurement activities.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor the purchase team, establish performance objectives, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Plant Operations, Finance, QA, QC, Stores, and Supply Chain teams.
• Review procurement budgets, expenditure trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Present procurement strategies, project updates, and performance reports to senior management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical purchase and procurement, with substantial exposure to both Capex and Opex.
• Experience working with Formulation, API, and Injectables manufacturing plants.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical machinery, engineering equipment, plant utilities, MRO spares, consumables, and technical services procurement.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, techno-commercial evaluation, vendor development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP procurement processes and purchasing documentation.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An experienced pharmaceutical procurement professional capable of independently managing strategic Capex and Opex purchasing across Formulation, API, and Injectables facilities, driving cost savings, developing a robust supplier base, and ensuring timely procurement in line with business and operational requirements.