Purchase Executive

Aprazer Healthcare Private Limited; Haridwar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aprazer Healthcare Private Limited invites a detail-oriented Purchasing Executive to lead end-to-end procurement for raw materials, packaging, and supplies at our Haridwar pharma plant. You will process requisitions, create POs in SAP MM, coordinate with vendors, and ensure timely material delivery aligned with production schedules.

Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, price/term negotiations, compliance tracking with WHO‑GMP/EU‑GMP, and collaboration with production, quality, and

Qualifications

• Education asBachelor’s degree in science, Pharmacy (B.Pharm/M.Pharm), Materials Management, or an MBA in Pharma/Supply Chain.
• 3–6 years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical materials, supply chain processes, and compliance with WHO-GMP/EU-GMP or similar standards is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems like SAP

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Requisition: Review indents from production and warehouses and process POs via SAP MM.
• Vendor Management: Source and evaluate suppliers for APIs, excipients, and packaging items based on quality and cost.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and credit terms to optimize procurement costs.
• Compliance Tracking: Ensure materials meet WHO-GMP or regulatory standards and maintain vendor docs.
• Inventory & Logistics Coordination: Track shipments, coordinate with warehouse for receipt, monitor stock levels.
• Finance Support: Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with accounts for timely payments.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor/M.Pharm/MBA in Pharma/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP MM

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site Purchasing Executive role based at Aprazer Healthcare’s pharma plant in Haridwar. The Purchasing Executive will manage end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials, packaging materials, and other supplies required for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Daily responsibilities include processing purchase requisitions, creating and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with vendors and internal departments, and ensuring timely delivery of materials in line with production schedules. The role involves evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating prices and terms, maintaining accurate purchase records, and supporting compliance with relevant quality and regulatory standards. The Purchasing Executive will collaborate closely with production, quality, and finance teams to optimize purchasing processes, control costs, and maintain uninterrupted plant operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Requisition: Review purchase indents from production and warehouse departments, and process purchase orders (POs) via enterprise software like SAP MM.
• Vendor Management: Source and evaluate suppliers for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging items (vials, foil, cartons) based on quality and cost.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and credit terms with vendors to optimize procurement costs.
• Compliance Tracking: Ensure all purchased materials meet WHO-GMP or relevant regulatory standards and maintain vendor documentation.
• Inventory & Logistics Coordination: Track shipments, coordinate with warehouse staff for material receipt, and monitor stock levels to prevent manufacturing downtime.
• Finance Support: Resolve invoice discrepancies and coordinate with accounts for timely payment processing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in science, Pharmacy (B.Pharm/M.Pharm), Materials Management, or an MBA in Pharma/Supply Chain.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical materials, supply chain processes, and compliance with WHO-GMP/EU-GMP or similar standards is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP