Associate - Procurement ESO

Orion Pharma; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Good work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Transparent processes

Job summary

Orion Pharma is seeking a dedicated Purchasing & Inventory specialist in Hyderabad to ensure timely availability of finished pharmaceutical products from external manufacturers. You will manage stock levels, supplier relations, and order workflows in a fast-paced pharma setting.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years in pharmaceutical purchasing, ERP/SAP experience, and strong English communication. Join Orion Pharma to contribute to reliable supply and quality patient care while growing within a

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in Purchasing and Inventory management of finished formulations in Pharmaceutical industry preferably EU / US markets.
• Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines is desired.
• Experience of working in ERP/SAP.
• Task oriented with learning attitude.
• Ability to work in team and flexibility to adapt to change.
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal & written).
• Logical and analytical ability.
• Proactive with a desire to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of finished pharmaceuticals products from external manufacturers at the right time with appropriate inventory management as per target.
• Secure service level and optimal stock level; update weekly stock adequacy list.
• Handle operative purchasing process flow for designated suppliers.
• Provide forecast updates and manage purchase orders, rescheduling and stock transfers.
• Coordinate delivery follow-up with suppliers and support invoicing processes.
• Oversee logistics and EU re-analysis coordination; main point of contact for operative tasks towards suppliers and Orion.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings on operative purchasing issues and inform internal teams about product availability.
• Assist the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development; maintain SAP product information for purchased products.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

English communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your key responsibilities

The Main responsibility of the role is to ensure availability of finished pharmaceuticals products from external manufacturers at the right time with appropriate inventory management as per agreed target.

• Overall Supplier Management Responsibility for operational task:
• Securing service level and optimal stock level and updating of weekly stock adequacy list
• Responsibility for operative purchasing process flow for certain suppliers
• Forecast updates
• Orders (purchase orders, re-scheduling and stock transfers)
• Delivery follow-up with supplier
• Invoicing process
• Logistics and EU re-analysis coordination
• To be main point of contact for operative tasks both towards the supplier and internally within Orion:
• Participation in internal cross-functional meetings related to operative purchasing issues
• Providing timely information internally regarding product availability
• Supporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development
• Maintaining and updating (when necessary) SAP product information for purchased products

Job Description

Your key responsibilities

The Main responsibility of the role is to ensure availability of finished pharmaceuticals products from external manufacturers at the right time with appropriate inventory management as per agreed target.

• Overall Supplier Management Responsibility for operational task:
• Securing service level and optimal stock level and updating of weekly stock adequacy list
• Responsibility for operative purchasing process flow for certain suppliers
• Forecast updates
• Orders (purchase orders, re-scheduling and stock transfers)
• Delivery follow-up with supplier
• Invoicing process
• Logistics and EU re-analysis coordination
• To be main point of contact for operative tasks both towards the supplier and internally within Orion:
• Participation in internal cross-functional meetings related to operative purchasing issues
• Providing timely information internally regarding product availability
• Supporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development
• Maintaining and updating (when necessary) SAP product information for purchased products

What We Offer

• An excellent opportunity to work in an inspiring & important role in the area of Supplier Management
• Great opportunity to become part of the wholly owned subsidiary of globally operating Orion Group
• Possibility to utilize your own strengths with the support of the professionals
• Flexible, high-spirit working environment where your skills are appreciated
• Good work-life balance
• Clear, transparent processes and responsible supervisors are our benefits to the personnel

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

Our expectations

Primary Skills

• 2-4 years’ experience in Purchasing and Inventory management of finished formulations in Pharmaceutical industry preferably EU / US markets
• Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines is desired
• Experience of working in ERP/SAP
• Task oriented with learning attitude
• Ability to work in team and flexibility to adapt to change
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal & written). Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Logical and analytical ability
• Proactive with a desire to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.