Associate – Procurement OPP

Orion Advisor Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Good work-life balance

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to work with a global team

Career growth in supplier management

Job summary

Orion Advisor Solutions is seeking an Associate – Procurement for its India-based team (Mumbai/Hyderabad). The role focuses on direct procurement, supplier coordination, and SAP master data maintenance to ensure timely material availability.

The candidate will manage purchase orders, inventory, and supplier relationships, with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy. Strong English communication and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical procurement.
• Direct procurement experience including APIs, excipients, chemicals, and packaging materials.
• Experience with SAP/S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent English communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management (Purchase to Pay).
• Inventory and supplier management with timely deliveries.
• Creation and maintenance of SAP masters (material master, Info records).
• MIS reports creation and data flow to internal teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal Orion teams to ensure product availability.

Skills

Direct procurement

Supplier management

English communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree

Tools

SAP

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.

1.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

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 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.