Associate – Procurement OPP

Orion Pharma; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Pharma in Mumbai/Hyderabad is seeking an Associate for Procurement in the India Procurement and Logistics team. The role focuses on Direct Procurement (APIs, Excipients, Chemicals, Packaging) and indirect procurement support, with emphasis on material availability and supplier coordination.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of pharma procurement experience, solid SAP/S4HANA knowledge, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical procurement, with primary focus on Direct Procurement and exposure to Indirect Procurement.
• Experience with SAP / S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
• Awareness or experience with AI-driven tools to improve procurement efficiency.
• Knowledge of EU/ICH guidelines and related requirements.
• Excellent English communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management (Purchase to Pay) and Inventory Management.
• Supplier management and SAP master data maintenance.
• Ensure timely delivery of Direct Procurement materials; support Indirect Procurement.
• MIS reports creation and data accuracy.
• Coordinate logistics and act as main contact for suppliers and internal teams.
• Support supplier and category management and development.

Skills

Direct procurement

Supplier management

SAP / S/4HANA

English communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in a relevant field

Tools

SAP / S/4HANA

AI procurement tools

Job description

Job Description

We have 1 open position in India Procurement and Logistics team. We are looking for Associate – Procurement OPP This individual will be based in Mumbai/Hyderabad. The candidate has the possibility to utilize his/her own strengths with the support of the professionals.

Job Description And Responsibilities

The core responsibilities are:

• Purchase Order Management (Purchase to Pay)
• Inventory Management
• Supplier Management
• Creation and Maintenance of SAP masters

The Responsibilities Of The Role Are

• Responsible for ensuring timely delivery and availability of Direct Procurement (e.g., APIs, Excipients, Chemicals and Packaging Materials) as a primary focus, along with coordination and support for Indirect Procurement including laboratory and factory consumables, maintenance, IT, services, and framework orders
• Accurate demand supply analysis of the products and conversion of confirmed demand to purchase order with suppliers.
• Regular follow up with suppliers for timely delivery
• Accurate flow of information to all relevant members of the organization
• Resolution of issues within given timelines
• Creating and maintaining SAP masters like material master/Info record etc as per requirement
• MIS reports creation

The Main responsibility of the role is to ensure availability of materials from external Suppliers/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
• 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 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 availabilitySupporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development
• Maintaining and updating (when necessary) SAP Masters information for purchased products

Primary Skills (essential)

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical procurement, with primary responsibility for Direct Procurement (e.g., APIs, Excipients, Chemicals, and Packaging Materials) along with hands‑on experience in Indirect Procurement including laboratory and factory consumables, maintenance, IT, services, and framework orders, preferably for EU / US markets.
• Experience with SAP / S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Experience or awareness of using AI-driven tools to support procurement efficiency, reporting, or decision-making will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines is desired.
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal & written) and Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Task oriented with learning attitude
• Logical and analytical ability
• Ability to work in team and flexibility to adapt to change
• Proactive with a desire to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

This Job Offers

• 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

Qualification

Bachelors / Master’s degree from a reputed College / University.

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.