Head Purchase And Stores

Shriram Institute For Industrial Research; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SHRIRAM INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH in Delhi is seeking a seasoned Purchase/Procurement Manager with 10-15 years of experience to lead end-to-end procurement for Capex and Opex items. The role emphasizes vendor identification, techno-commercial evaluations, and timely delivery of materials and services for a high-tech laboratory environment.

The candidate will manage procurement of laboratory instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, Dissolution Testers, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end procurement for Capex & Opex.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for Capex & Opex items, vendor identification, evaluations, negotiations, PO issuance, and timely delivery.

Skills

Vendor development

LIMS/ERP experience

Team management

Import & domestic sourcing

Compliance with GMP/GLP/ISO/FDA

Education

B.Sc. (Chemistry or Life Sciences)

B. Pharma

B.E./B.Tech. (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical)

Tools

SAP MM

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

SHRIRAM INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, DELHI

Position: Purchase / Procurement Manager

Experience: 10 -15 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for all Capex & Opex items, vendor identification, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Procure and manage the purchase of sophisticated laboratory instruments and analytical equipment like - HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, FTIR, Dissolution Testers, Stability Chambers, Incubators, Centrifuges, Autoclaves, Deep Freezers, Biosafety Cabinets, Laminar Air Flow Units, and Analytical Balances, along with AMC/CMC, calibration, qualification, and validation services.
• Manage the procurement of laboratory chemicals, solvents, reagents, reference standards, impurities, culture media, APIs, excipients, research materials, chromatography columns, laboratory gases, glassware, plastic ware, filters, and other laboratory consumables required for R&D, analytical development, microbiology, and testing activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships for scientific equipment, chemicals, and laboratory consumables, ensuring reliable supply, quality compliance, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, payment conditions, delivery schedules, and service agreements to achieve cost optimization and business value.
• Generate procurement MIS reports, maintain accurate records in ERP systems, and ensure data integrity.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and service parameters, and drive vendor development initiatives.
• Experience in managing supplier contracts, AMC/CMC agreements, calibration and qualification services, and procurement budgets.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a procurement team of at least 34 members.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/LIMS systems, procurement analytics, and MIS reporting & have faced NABL audit.

Key Requirements

• Vendor development and contract negotiation
• LIMS/ ERP experience (SAP MM, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
• Team management, Procurement achievements and cost savings
• Import and domestic sourcing
• Compliance with GMP, GLP, ISO, FDA, and other applicable standards

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. (Chemistry or Life Sciences)
• B. Pharma
• B.E./ B.Tech. (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA (Operations/Supply Chain/Materials Management)
• PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (an advantage, but not mandatory)

Location : Delhi

Expected CTC : 12-18 lacs P.A.