Executive - Procurement

Bliss Gvs Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bliss Gvs Pharma is seeking a Strategic Procurement professional to lead sourcing of APIs and excipients, qualify suppliers, and build long-term partnerships to ensure supply continuity and regulatory compliance. You will negotiate pricing, terms, and Incoterms, coordinate with QA/regulatory teams, and drive cross-functional initiatives with Manufacturing, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs.

A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or Supply Chain is required; MBA is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with exposure to regulated markets (US, EU, etc.).
• MBA/PGDM is preferred for advanced procurement leadership roles.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, contract negotiation and import procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for APIs and excipients.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships to ensure continuity and competitive advantage.
• Float RFQs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and prepare comparative statements.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, delivery schedules, and MOQs.
• Coordinate supplier audits with Corporate Quality Assurance and drive supplier development.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Corporate Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier qualification

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Supply Chain

MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain/Operations

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for APIs, Excipients.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships to ensure supply continuity and competitive advantage.
• Float Requests for Quotation (RFQs), conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and prepare Comparative Statements (QCS).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, delivery schedules, minimum order quantities.
• Achieve annual procurement savings without compromising quality and regulatory compliance.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Coordinate supplier audits with Corporate Quality Assurance (CQA).
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, responsiveness, and competitiveness.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with cGMP, ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Corporate Quality Assurance for:
• Vendor qualification and approval
• Change Control
• CAPA implementation
• Quality Agreements

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with:

• Manufacturing
• Corporate Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Regulatory Affairs
• Finance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management preferred.

Experience

• Strong expertise in sourcing APIs and excipients for regulated markets such as US, EMA, MHRA, TGA, Health Canada, and other international markets.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and import procurement.