Deputy General Manager - Third Party Procurement

Shalina Healthcare; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalina Healthcare in Navi Mumbai invites a seasoned procurement leader to helm TP & New Products sourcing. You will drive strategic third-party procurement across India, Africa, and international markets, aligning cost, quality, and supply continuity with production plans.

You will lead supplier development, negotiate long-term agreements, and mentor the procurement team while partnering with Finance, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to enable profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Commerce or related discipline.
• 12–18 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in pharma.
• Strong experience in third-party procurement, international sourcing, supplier negotiations.
• Experience in India/China sourcing and Africa/Kenya markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement of third-party products across domestic and international markets.
• Drive supplier development, cost optimization, and alternate sourcing.
• Negotiate long-term commercial agreements and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Third-Party Vendor Management

International Sourcing

Costing & Negotiation

Make-or-Buy Analysis

Supplier Development

Stakeholder Management

Supply Chain

Education

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement

Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Commerce

Job description

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 40 years we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities we serve.

Everyone in our company has a crucial role to play, and we are looking for people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

The Global Supply Organization is a multi-continental Function that comprises of the entire Value Chain from product conceptualization to delivery to the commercial front. Within the Global Supply Organization are included, Research & Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Department: Procurement

Designation: Deputy General Manager - TP & New Products Procurement

Role: Head -TP & New Products Procurement

Reporting to: Global Head - Manufacturing

What you become a part of:

Deputy General Manager will be leading the strategic procurement of third-party products across domestic and international markets, ensuring competitive cost, quality, supply continuity, and timely availability to meet business and production requirements. Drive supplier development, alternate sourcing, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives across India, China, Africa, and Kenya.

What to expect:

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and execute the third-party procurement strategy aligned with business, production, and commercial requirements.
• Lead sourcing of third-party products from India, China, Africa, Kenya, and other strategic markets.
• Ensure timely availability of products to support monthly production/cycle plans across all LL units.
• Evaluate sourcing options and lead Make-or-Buy decisions based on cost, quality, capacity, lead time, and business requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations with approved suppliers to achieve the optimum balance of price, quality, availability, and service.
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier base, including identification and qualification of alternate/competitive suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times, quality, and supply continuity.
• Establish strategic supplier relationships and negotiate long-term commercial agreements where appropriate.

Cost Optimization & Savings

• Drive annual cost reduction and procurement savings targets.
• Lead costing-based negotiations, market benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to ensure competitive procurement.
• Identify, monitor, and conclude cost-saving and value-engineering projects.
• Evaluate opportunities for direct sourcing, alternate markets, consolidation, and improved commercial terms.
• Partner with Finance to validate and track procurement savings.

International & Third-Party Sourcing

• Drive effective sourcing from Africa TP and Kenya TP, ensuring competitiveness and supply reliability.
• Evaluate and develop sourcing opportunities from India and China.
• Track international market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing movements, and sourcing risks.
• Assess geopolitical, regulatory, logistics, and supply risks impacting third-party procurement.

Business & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Manufacturing teams to align procurement with business requirements.
• Ensure procurement decisions support product profitability, production plans, inventory optimization, and business growth.
• Provide regular procurement MIS, savings reports, supplier performance updates, and market intelligence to senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the third-party procurement team.
• Establish procurement processes, governance, supplier evaluation mechanisms, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approved supplier processes, and financial controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of procurement processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Commerce, or related discipline; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.
• 12–18 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in pharma.
• Strong experience in third-party procurement, international sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and alternate supplier development.
• Experience in India/China sourcing and Africa/Kenya markets will be highly preferred.
• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Third-Party Vendor Management
• International Sourcing
• Commercial & Costing Expertise
• Make-or-Buy Analysis
• Risk & Supply Continuity Management
• Stakeholder Management

Key KPIs

• Annual procurement cost savings / cost avoidance
• Third-party product availability and on-time supply
• Supplier performance and service levels
• Make-or-Buy and sourcing optimization
• Savings from India/China/Africa/Kenya sourcing
• Supplier quality and supply continuity
• Procurement compliance and process efficiency