Manager - Direct Procurement

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

Job summary

Sun Pharma invites an experienced Direct Procurement professional to join Global Procurement in Mumbai (Acme Plaza). You will lead packaging material sourcing, vendor onboarding, and cost optimization across international suppliers.

The role emphasizes PO verification, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA, and logistics to ensure timely material availability and compliant documentation. Ten years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or engineering background with packaging/printing familiarity.
• PG Diploma in packaging or equivalent preferred.
• IIP Certification considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist R&D projects for new product development (Canada & Israel).
• Identify and onboard new vendors based on product needs.
• Coordinate artwork approvals between vendors, QA, and sites.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.
• Verify purchase orders against internal norms and allocations.
• Review PO quantities and address abnormalities.
• Monitor raw material price trends and vendor price escalations/de-escalations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute cost-saving projects.
• Manage vendor qualification, sample evaluation, and audits.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding on PRM360 and respond to queries.
• Plan and coordinate vendor audits with CQA and suppliers.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost control

Logistics coordination

Purchase order verification

Sourcing strategy

Education

Graduate degree (any domain/Engineering)

PG Diploma in packaging

IIP Certification

Tools

GoComet

PRM360

CQA documentation

Job description

Job Title:

Direct Procurement – Packaging Material

Business Unit:

Global Procurement

Job Grade

Location :

Mumbai (Acme Plaza)

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine” — by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

Key responsibilities:

1. R&D Projects (Canada & Israel)

• Support site R&D teams in new product development.
• Identify and developed new vendors based on product requirements.
• Coordinate artwork approvals between vendors, QA, and sites.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.

2. Purchase Order Verification & Clearance

• Validate purchase orders against set internal norms
• Ensure compliance with agreed vendor share-of-business allocations.
• Review PO quantities and identified abnormalities.

3. Cost Control

• Monitor key raw material price trends and evaluated vendor price escalations/de-escalations.
• Generate PAN documentation with supporting records.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through: Value Engineering, Alternate Vendor Development (AVD), Commercial negotiations
• Execute cost-saving projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Manage vendor qualification, sample evaluation, machine trials, and stability studies.
• Ensure purchase orders were shifted to alternate vendors to realize targeted savings.

4. E-Auction Management

• Assist suppliers with onboarding on PRM360.
• Address supplier queries and ensured participation in auctions.
• Share specifications and commercial inputs required for bidding.

5. Supply Risk Mitigation (De-risking)

• Maintain multiple sourcing strategies to avoid vendor dependency.
• Develop alternate suppliers where existing vendors could not meet requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to prevent production disruptions.

6. New Vendor Development

• Collect and manage vendor qualification documentation as per CQA requirements.
• Coordinate document reviews and revisions with vendors and CQA.
• Arrange vendor site audits and facilitated audit completion.
• Follow up on audit reports, CAPA implementation, and audit closures.

7. Vendor Audit Coordination

• Plan and coordinated vendor audits with CQA and suppliers.
• Ensure audits were completed according to the annual audit schedule.
• Facilitate vendor suspension or deregistration when required.
• Share audit findings and coordinated CAPA submissions from vendors.

8. Logistics Support

• Monitor freight cost proposals submitted by vendors.
• Conduct freight auctions through GoComet to optimize logistics costs.
• Obtain freight cost approvals and communicated approved rates to sites.

9. Material Availability & Customer Support

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
• Provide updated vendor price lists for new materials and price revisions.
• Coordinate international logistics and shipping documentation for smooth customs clearance.

10. Quality Complaint Management

• Manage quality issues reported by site locations.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain investigation reports and CAPA plans.
• Organize discussions between sites and vendors to resolve quality concerns.

11. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare monthly site-wise reports covering: Cost savings accruals, Project status, Key achievements and challenges
• Support annual budgeting activities for overseas locations

Travel Estimate

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Graduate in any domain/ Engineering (packaging/printing)

PG Diploma with packaging

IIP Certification - added advantage

Experience

Tenure: 8-10 years

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).