Executive/ Senior Executive API & Excipient Sourcing

CORONA Remedies Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CORONA Remedies Limited is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive API & Excipient Sourcing in Ahmedabad to lead procurement for APIs, excipients, and related materials. You will manage vendor evaluation, RFQ processes, and regulatory alignment to ensure uninterrupted supply chains.

The role requires 3–7 years in sourcing, with exposure to international markets, GMP standards, and strong negotiation skills. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-7 years of API and excipient sourcing experience.
• Experience in sourcing for international markets (Europe, US, Brazil).
• Pharmaceutical procurement and vendor management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop potential vendors for APIs, excipients and other raw materials.
• Source APIs and excipients domestically and internationally (US, EU, Canada, WHO, ROW).
• Float RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate terms and ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Prepare purchase orders and obtain approvals.
• Manage CDAs, RFQs and sample tracking.
• Evaluate vendor GMP compliance, capacity, audit readiness (USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO).
• Coordinate with QA for vendor audits and AVL maintenance.
• Develop second-sourcing plans to minimize supply risks.
• Coordinate with vendors to address regulatory queries.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Email communication

GMP knowledge

Coordination

Time management

Travel readiness

SAP

Education

B.Sc.

B.Pharm

M.Pharm

MBA

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position: Executive/ Senior Executive API & Excipient Sourcing

> Department: Purchase & Procurement

> Location: Corporate Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 - 7 years of experience in API and Excipient sourcing for formulation products.
• Experience in sourcing for international markets, including Europe, the US and Brazil.
• Experience in pharmaceutical procurement and vendor management will be preferred.

Eligibility Criteria

• B.Sc. / B.Pharm / M.Pharm / MBA preferred

Desired Skills

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and email communication.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Understanding of GMP compliance and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
• Good coordination, networking and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop potential vendors for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients and other pharmaceutical raw materials.
• Source APIs and critical excipients across domestic and international markets, including the US, EU, Canada, WHO and ROW markets.
• Float RFQs/inquiries, evaluate and compare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Prepare purchase orders and obtain approvals from designated authorities.
• Manage Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), RFQs and sample tracking.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities in terms of GMP compliance, production capacity, scalability and audit readiness, including USFDA, EU-GMP and WHO requirements.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) for vendor site audits, DMF/CEP/PIF readiness and maintenance of the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Develop and maintain second-sourcing and dual-sourcing plans to minimize supply chain risks and dependency on single suppliers.
• Coordinate with vendors to address regulatory queries raised by regulatory agencies.
• Obtain and provide supporting documents from vendors for regulatory dossier submissions.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve pre-delivery and post-delivery issues.
• Prepare purchase MIS and other procurement-related reports on a regular basis.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure uninterrupted production and business operations.
• Ensure timely vendor payments in coordination with the concerned stakeholders.
• Complete special assignments within defined timelines and travel for procurement-related activities as required.

About the company profile:

Kindly go through our official website www.coronaremedies.com
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Warm regards,
Yash M Bharucha

Assistant Manager - Corporate HR

CORONA Remedies Limited

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yash-m-bharucha-a92a7555/