Procurement - Raw Material

V S International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

V.S. International Private Limited in Mumbai is seeking a procurement professional to source APIs, excipients, intermediates, reference standards, and materials for R&D requirements. You will coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, lead time, and availability, and manage related documentation.

You will work with R&D, QA, Regulatory, Stores, and Finance to ensure timely procurement and maintain supplier records. MS Excel and ERP/P2P systems proficiency is required for daily activities.

Qualifications

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials and procurement processes.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/P2P systems.
• Good follow-up, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple requirements and urgent procurement activities.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure APIs, excipients, intermediates, reference standards, and specialty materials for R&D requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with suppliers for quality, cost, lead time, and availability.
• Handle purchase orders, quotations, negotiations, and follow-ups with suppliers.
• Coordinate with R&D, QA, Regulatory, Stores, and Finance for timely procurement and material availability.
• Ensure availability of COA, SDS, GMP declarations, DMF/CEP references, and other supplier documents.
• Support new supplier identification, qualification, and documentation in coordination with QA.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve delays, shortages, and supplier-related issues.
• Maintain R&D inventory levels and support urgent material requirements.
• Maintain procurement records and update transactions in ERP/P2P systems.
• Support supplier performance monitoring, cost-saving initiatives, and alternate vendor development.
• Assist in handling supplier changes, quality issues, and related documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP/GDP and company procedures.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

MS Excel

ERP/P2P systems

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/P2P systems

Job description

About V.S. International Private Limited (VSI)

Established in 1997, VSI is a globally focused pharmaceutical company with a growing presence across Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Operating across branded generics and contract manufacturing, the company is building a diversified and scalable business model.

Our EU-GMP-approved OSD facility in Daman, with accreditations from leading global regulators, supports an annual capacity of 3 billion tablets and 300 million capsules reflecting our strong manufacturing and compliance backbone.

Driven by a robust R&D pipeline and capabilities in complex formulations and advanced drug delivery systems, VSI is focused on expanding its footprint in regulated and semi-regulated markets while strengthening strategic partnerships globally.

Role & responsibilities

• Source and procure APIs, excipients, intermediates, reference standards, and specialty materials for Research & Development requirements.


• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with suppliers for quality, cost, lead time, and availability.


• Handle purchase orders, quotations, negotiations, and follow-ups with suppliers.


• Coordinate with Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Stores, and Finance for timely procurement and material availability.


• Ensure availability of required COA, SDS, GMP declarations, DMF/CEP references, and other supplier documents.


• Support new supplier identification, qualification, and documentation in coordination with Quality Assurance.


• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively resolve delays, shortages, and supplier-related issues.


• Maintain appropriate Research & Development inventory levels and support urgent/critical material requirements.


• Maintain procurement records and update transactions in ERP/P2P systems.


• Support supplier performance monitoring, cost‑saving initiatives, and alternate vendor development.


• Assist in handling supplier changes, quality issues, and related documentation.


• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable GMP/GDP and company procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.


• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical raw materials and procurement processes.


• Good communication and coordination skills.


• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/P2P systems.


• Good follow-up, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple requirements and urgent procurement activities.


• Strong attention to detail and documentation.