FTC – Supply Chain

Piramal Pharma Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited is seeking an experienced professional for FTC – Supply Chain to lead category management and IT procurement across sites. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relations, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring policy compliance.

Reporting to the AVP Global Head and collaborating with IT and site SCM teams, you will navigate global sourcing, vendor negotiations, and lifecycle management. Domestic and international travel will be involved as needed.

Qualifications

• MBA/Masters/PG Diploma in Supply Chain/ Procurement related fields.
• CPSM/CIPS/IPSCM or similar certifications are preferred.
• 10–12 years of procurement experience in IT and related services/products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site buyers to implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Evolve procurement processes based on category needs and stakeholder requirements.
• Own operational duties: vendor creation, PO in SAP, close Open PO/GR/Advance, vendor compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and supplier performance across sites.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and renew contracts; track lifecycle and renewals.
• Drive cost savings, KPIs like TAT, OTIF, CSI, and policy compliance.
• Benchmark category performance and lead strategic projects like alternate vendors for e-procurement.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

e-Sourcing

SAP

P2P processes

Education

MBA / Masters in Supply Chain / MM

CPSM / CIPS / IPSCM

Tools

SAP

e-Sourcing platforms

Job description

Job Description FTC – Supply ChainJob Description Business: Piramal Pharma Solutions Department: Supply chain Management Location: Kurla Travel: Low

JOB OVERVIEW:

The individual will be responsible for development and execution of category management strategies and procurement of Information Technology products and services and other strategic projects

KEY STAKEHOLDERS INTERNAL :

Group IT CIOs and teams, Corp IT, PPS Site Heads & Site SCM/IT, PCC, OTC, Foundation, Financial Services, Any new acquisitions

KEY STAKEHOLDERS EXTERNAL:

Partners

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Reports to AVP Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Commercial & Logistics

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION:

MBA/Masters/PG Diploma in Supply Chain/ Material Management/ Procurement Specific Courses like CPSM/CIPS/IPSCM etc.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• 10 -12 years of experience in procurement of IT and relevant products and services
• Strong negotiation skills & supplier management experience
• Good Analytical & communication skills
• Good knowledge in e-Sourcing platforms, SAP knowledge preferred
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site buyers to establish and execute effective, collaborative sourcing strategies to accelerate impactful business partnerships
• Evolve sourcing and procurement processes based on category specific business or internal stakeholder requirements
• Own all operational duty related to assigned category, Coordination with Shared Services for Vendor Creation, PO preparation, close Open PO/GR/Advance, and approve Purchase Orders in SAP, compliance and reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships. Coordinate on-going supplier management practices with internal customers to optimize financial and operational performance. Ensure high leverage in Supplier selection, approval, negotiations and performance management.
• Contract life cycle management - Engage with stakeholders to identify the most suitable supply solution for a given demand. Negotiate pricing, terms & commercial conditions of contracts and manage through the contract lifecycle. Tracking and renewal on time.
• Ensure value add to internal customers with focus on achieving quick turnaround times and maintaining high quality standards
• Ensure targeted savings and drive metrics such as TAT. OTIF, CSI, systems and policy compliance
• Benchmarking the category performance across the industry and internally among other categories
• Manage strategic projects such as alternate vendor development for e-procurement
• Assisting Category Manager in increasing average credit period for Indirect vendors all sites. Regularly monitor, analyse & work out strategies for credit period improvement
• Establish monthly global MIS/MBR/Other required reports. Governance and value creation tracker for monitoring the progress and savings .

Competencies

• Strong knowledge and experience working with P2P processes.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiencies within a procurement function.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision making.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience managing a team of procurement professionals.

Full time

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.