Purchase Manager, pharma

Talent Corner Hr Services; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner Hr Services is seeking a Purchase Manager to oversee procurement, supplier development, and negotiations to ensure timely supply, cost efficiency, and quality compliance across operations.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement (pharma/chemical preferred) with strong MS Excel and ERP skills, plus excellent negotiation and analytical abilities. You will interact with suppliers and internal teams to optimize costs and quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in pharmacy, supply chain or procurement.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, pharma/chemical preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel, ERP and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Vendor development & negotiation; identify and evaluate new suppliers.
• Negotiate price, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Procurement operations: source pharma products, packaging and services.
• Ensure timely PO processing and supplier quality standards.
• Maintain purchase documentation for audits.
• Inventory coordination: monitor stock levels and minimize dead stock.
• Collaborate with stores, QC and accounts for accuracy.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives; suggest alternative vendors for better pricing.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Vendor management

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in pharmacy/Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

MS Excel

ERP

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Purchase Manager to handle procurement, vendor development, and nego a ons. The role ensures mely supply, cost efficiency, and quality compliance to support smooth operations.

Role & responsibilities

Vendor Development & Nego a on a. Iden fy and evaluate new suppliers. b. Nego ate price, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Procurement Opera ons a. Source finish pharma products, packaging, and services. b. Ensure mely purchase order (PO) processing. Quality & Compliance a. Ensure suppliers meet companys quality standards. b. Maintain purchase documenta on for audits. Inventory Coordina on a. Monitor stock levels and minimize dead stock. b. Collaborate with stores, QC, and accounts for accuracy. Cost Opmiza on a. Drive cost-saving ini a ves in procurement. b. Suggest alterna ve vendors for be er pricing.

Required Skills & Qualifica ons

• Graduate/Postgraduate in pharmacy/Supply Chain/Procurement
• 5+ years of procurement experience (pharma/chemical preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, vendor management
• Strong nego a on, analy cal, and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

• Compe ve salary and performance-linked bonuses
• Exposure to domes c & interna onal supplier markets
• Professional growth in procurement and supply chain
• A collabora ve and suppor ve work environment