Manager- Engineering Procurement

Jubilant Pharmova; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jubilant Biosys Limited in Bengaluru (Karnataka) is seeking a Manager- Engineering Procurement (API) to lead sourcing for API and CDMO operations. The role focuses on equipment, utilities, and engineering services to support GMP-compliant plant operations and ongoing capex projects.

The successful candidate will drive supplier development, capex/opex procurement, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA/QC, and finance to ensure timely delivery and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in procurement/sourcing.
• Minimum 5+ years in API / Pharma / Chemical manufacturing setup.
• Experience in engineering procurement and project sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering procurement for API and CDMO operations.
• Handle capex and engineering procurement and MRO sourcing for API plants.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Projects for capacity expansion and plant modifications.
• Ensure on-time procurement aligned with project schedules.
• Run RFQs, comparisons, and finalize cost-effective sourcing solutions.
• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

Vendor development

Contract management

Negotiation

Cost control

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project procurement

Stakeholder management

API equipment

Education

B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical Engineering

MBA (Supply Chain/Operations) - Preferred

Job description

Jubilant Bhartia Group is a global conglomerate founded by Mr. Shyam S. Bhartia and Mr. Hari S. Bhartia with strong presence in diverse sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Life Science Ingredients, Contract Research and Development Services, Therapeutics, Performance Polymers, Food Service (QSR), Food, Auto, Consulting in Aerospace and Oilfield Services. Group has global presence employing around 42,000 people across the globe with over 2,400 in North America.

Jubilant Biosys Limited (formerly Jubilant Life Sciences Limited) is a company with global presence that is involved in Radiopharma, Allergy Immunotherapy, CDMO Sterile Injectables, Contract Research Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO), Generics and Proprietary Novel Drugs businesses.

In the Radiopharma business, the Company is involved in manufacturing and supply of Radiopharmaceuticals with a network of 46 radio-pharmacies in the US. The Company's Allergy Immunotherapy business is involved in the manufacturing and supply of allergic extracts and venom products in the US and in some other markets such as Canada, Europe and Australia. Jubilant through its CDMO Sterile Injectables business offers manufacturing services including sterile fill and finish injectables (both liquid and lyophilization), full-service ophthalmic offer (liquids, ointments and creams) and ampoules.

The CRDMO business of the Company includes the Drug Discovery Services business that provides contract research and development services through two world-class research centres in Bangalore and Noida in India and the CDMO-API business that is involved in the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Jubilant Therapeutics is involved in Proprietary Novel Drugs business and is an innovative biopharmaceutical company developing breakthrough therapies in the area of oncology and autoimmune disorders. The company operates six manufacturing facilities that cater to all the regulated market including USA, Europe and other geographies.

Find out more about us at www.jubilantpharmova.com

The Position

Organization: Jubilant Biosys Limited

Designation: Manager- Engineering Procurement (API)

Work Location: Nanjangud, Mysore

Role Purpose:

To lead engineering sourcing and procurement for Jubilant Biosys API and CDMO manufacturing operations, ensuring timely availability of process equipment, utilities and engineering services to support plant operations, maintenance, ongoing capex expansion projects including R and D projects and maintenance while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with GMP standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Engineering Procurement - API and CDMO Operations
  • Reactors, ANFD, centrifuges, dryers, filtration systems
  • Utility systems (Boilers, HVAC, Chillers, ETP/STP, solvent recovery systems)
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation (MEP) items
• Handle both capex and engineering procurement and MRO (maintenance) sourcing for API plants.
• 2. Capex / Project Procurement / Opex procurement
  • Work closely with Engineering and Projects team for ongoing capacity expansion and plant modifications.
  • Ensure on-time procurement aligned with project schedules.
  • Track PR to PO cycle and delivery to meet timelines without impacting project timelines. Expedite critical items on priority basis to speed up completion of project
  • Opex items related to QC, R and D and production requirements
• 3. Vendor Development and Management
  • Identify and develop reliable vendors for engineering categories.
  • Drive vendor qualification in line with GMP, EHS, and QA requirements.
  • Build strong vendor base across Karnataka and pan-India for API equipment.
• 4. Cost Optimization and Commercial Excellence
  • Lead techno-commercial negotiations for cost savings and value engineering.
  • Run RFQs, comparisons, and finalize cost-effective sourcing solutions.
  • Drive year-on-year cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• 5. Compliance and Audit Readiness
  • cGMP requirements
  • Jubilant procurement policies
  • EHS and statutory norms
  • Maintain complete documentation for audits (internal / regulatory / customer).
• 6. Cross-functional Coordination
  • Partner with:
    • Engineering and Maintenance teams
    • QA/QC for vendor approvals
    • Finance for budgeting and payment tracking
  • Provide management updates on procurement status, risks, and savings.

Key Requirements:

Education:

• B.E./B.Tech - Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical Engineering
• MBA (Supply Chain/Operations) - Preferred

Experience:

• 12+ years in procurement / sourcing
• Minimum 5+ years in API / Pharma / Chemical manufacturing setup
• Strong experience in engineering procurement and project sourcing

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of API plant equipment and utilities
• Vendor development and contract management
• Negotiation and cost control expertise
• Knowledge of GMP / regulatory compliance
• Project procurement and stakeholder management