Associate – SCM (Purchase) – CDMO R&D

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Attibele; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Scimplify, a Bengaluru-based specialty chemicals company, is seeking an Associate - SCM (Purchase & Stores) to manage procurement, inventory, stores operations, and logistics for the R&D facility. The role requires understanding of R&D material requirements, lab consumables, and regulatory compliance.

You will source and evaluate vendors, generate POs, negotiate terms, track budgets, and maintain traceability of materials.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of SCM, Purchase, Stores, or Logistics in chemical/biotech environment.
• Experience with lab consumables, chemicals, and R&D materials preferred.
• Exposure to waste disposal and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of R&D chemicals, reagents, lab consumables, equipment, packaging.
• Source vendors, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare PRs/POs; ensure timely deliveries and budget tracking.
• Maintain accurate inventory records; conduct stock audits.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics for R&D materials; ensure safety compliance.
• Support compliance with EHS and regulatory waste management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP proficiency

Inventory management

Documentation & record-keeping

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Inventory management tools

Job description

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution- from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production.We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments.We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia. We are VC backed - here is a read .

The Associate - SCM (Purchase & Stores) - CDMO will be responsible for managing procurement, inventory, stores operations, logistics coordination, and compliance activities for the R&D facility. The role requires a strong understanding of R&D material requirements, laboratory consumables, packaging materials, vendor management, waste disposal processes, and regulatory compliance to ensure seamless support for research and development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for R&D chemicals, reagents, laboratory consumables, equipment, and packaging materials.
• Source and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Generate purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Negotiate commercial terms and maintain healthy vendor relationships.
• Track procurement budgets and optimize procurement costs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records of chemicals, consumables, packaging materials, spare parts, and laboratory supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure uninterrupted availability of critical R&D materials.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliations.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and issuance of materials as per safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain material traceability and inventory documentation.

R&D Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for R&D samples, chemicals, intermediates, and packaging materials.
• Manage domestic and international shipment documentation, where applicable.
• Ensure safe transportation and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Coordinate with courier partners, freight vendors, and internal stakeholders for timely movement of materials.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) guidelines and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to material receipts, storage, transportation, and disposal.
• Support audits by maintaining accurate SCM and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations related to chemical handling and storage.
• Coordinate with approved vendors for disposal of laboratory waste, hazardous waste, chemical waste, and packaging waste.
• Maintain waste disposal records and statutory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal waste management procedures.
• Monitor waste disposal schedules and vendor performance.

Packaging Material Management

• Manage procurement and inventory of R&D-specific packaging materials.
• Understand compatibility requirements for chemical and sample packaging.
• Coordinate packaging requirements for sample dispatches and product evaluations.
• Ensure packaging materials meet safety and regulatory standards.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in SCM, Purchase, Stores, or Logistics within an R&D, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemical, Biotech, or Manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling laboratory consumables, chemicals, and R&D materials is preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to waste disposal processes and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of R&D procurement and inventory management.
• Knowledge of laboratory consumables, chemicals, packaging materials, and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and waste disposal regulations.
• Understanding of EHS and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.