Senior Executive - Procurement (Engineering)

Shalina Healthcare; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalina Healthcare in Navi Mumbai is seeking an experienced Engineering Procurement Lead to develop and drive procurement strategies for capital expenditure and MRO items in a pharmaceutical setting. You will negotiate favorable terms, manage tendering and contracting processes, and establish strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency and GMP compliance.

The role requires 8–10 years of relevant experience, a full-time engineering degree, and a proven

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of engineering procurement experience in capex and MRO items.
• GMP knowledge in Pharma/Biotech industry is essential.
• Experience in MNC pharma/biotech desirable.
• Analytical mindset with strong supplier and equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engineering procurement strategies.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Manage pre-qualification, tender management, and contract preparation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and supply partners.
• Provide periodic reporting on purchasing controls.
• Assess risks and mitigate procurement-related challenges.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Contracting

Cost analysis

Vendor management

GMP knowledge

MRO procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Engineering / Miscellaneous Procurement
• Develop, lead and execute engineering procurement strategies
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business.
• Analyse market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
• Procurement of equipments, utilities, Capex, Opex as per GMP norms

Preferred candidate profile

Qualification

Diploma / Bachelors degree in Engineering. Both Diploma and Bachelor’s degrees must be full-time.

Experience

• Relevant experience of 8 - 10 years in engineering procurement of capex and MRO items in any Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in MNC in Pharma/Biotech, or related process industry is desirable. Knowledge of GMP guidelines in Pharma/Biotech industry is must.
• Analytical bent, with excellent engineering knowledge of equipment’s, suppliers/vendor base and consultant.

Job Specific Skills: /Other desirable Skills

• A team-based management style. Maturity of when to escalates matters, and top-notch articulation, communication, presentation, influencing and change management skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with experience in working through and around constraints
• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense and a knack for negotiation and networking