Purchase Executive

Alchemy Impex; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchemy Impex in India is seeking a proactive procurement specialist to identify and develop reliable suppliers for APIs, pharmaceutical excipients, chemicals and packaging materials. You will obtain quotations, compare offers and negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

The role requires coordinating with Quality, Stores, Accounts and Sales to meet procurement needs, preparing POs, tracking orders, maintaining supplier databases, and reducing costs through better terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or related field and related qualifications.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers for APIs, pharmaceutical excipients, chemicals and packaging materials.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up with suppliers for material readiness and timely dispatch.
• Coordinate with Quality, Stores, Accounts and Sales teams regarding procurement requirements.
• Maintain proper purchase records, supplier databases and quotation comparisons.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, documentation and delivery performance.
• Coordinate for required documents such as COA, MSDS, specifications, GMP certificates and other quality documents, wherever applicable.
• Monitor pending orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Handle purchase-related issues such as shortages, delays, discrepancies and rejected materials.
• Develop long-term relationships with approved and reliable vendors.
• Assist management in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and better procurement terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Quotation analysis

Coordination

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or related field

Commerce

Business Administration

Supply Chain

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers for APIs, pharmaceutical excipients, chemicals and packaging materials.
• Obtain and compare quotations from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs).
• Follow up with suppliers for material readiness and timely dispatch.
• Coordinate with Quality, Stores, Accounts and Sales teams regarding procurement requirements.
• Maintain proper purchase records, supplier databases and quotation comparisons.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, documentation and delivery performance.
• Coordinate for required documents such as COA, MSDS, specifications, GMP certificates and other quality documents, wherever applicable.
• Monitor pending orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Handle purchase-related issues such as shortages, delays, discrepancies and rejected materials.
• Develop long-term relationships with approved and reliable vendors.
• Assist management in identifying opportunities for cost reduction and better procurement terms.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related field, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain,
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and basic computer applications.
• Ability to compare quotations and analyze commercial offers.
• Good follow-up and coordination skills.
• Should be organized, responsible and capable of handling multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.