Associate - Procurement ESO

Orion Advisor Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth in global group

Strong supplier management exposure

Competitive compensation

Flexible, high-spirit environment

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Orion Advisor Solutions in Mumbai seeks a hands-on Purchasing and Inventory professional to ensure availability of finished pharmaceuticals from external manufacturers with optimal stock levels. You will manage supplier relationships, process orders, coordinate deliveries, and maintain SAP product data.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in pharmaceutical purchasing and inventory, are proficient with ERP/SAP, and possess strong English communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Purchasing and Inventory management experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of EU/US market requirements and ICH guidelines is desirable.
• Experience using ERP/SAP and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of finished pharmaceutical products from external manufacturers with optimal stock levels.
• Manage supplier relationships and weekly stock adequacy updates.
• Handle operative purchasing process flow and forecast updates.
• Process purchase orders, re-scheduling, and stock transfers; follow deliveries.
• Oversee invoicing and logistics coordination; SAP product information updates.
• Act as main point of contact for operative tasks toward suppliers and internally.

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

2.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

3.Supporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development

4.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