Senior Executive-Procurement Operations

Piramal Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited is seeking a Senior Executive-Procurement Operations to support indirect procurement for corporate and domestic sites from the Kurla office. This role involves coordinating with both domestic and overseas vendors, onboarding documentation, and creating purchase orders and requisitions following site/central approvals.

Responsibilities include PO follow-ups, vendor queries resolution, identifying automation opportunities, and developing procurement MIS to track SLAs.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./BMS/B.Com degree with 1–2 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in shared services/global business services, procurement operations and service delivery management.
• Exposure to R&D procurement such as lab chemicals and global sources; SAP sourcing knowledge is a plus.
• Strong MS Office skills and clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide operation support for indirect procurement for corporate and domestic sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and site supply chain; onboarding documents.
• Create POs and PRs based on approvals from site/central purchase.
• Follow up PO releases and confirmations; resolve vendor/payment queries with AP.
• Identify automation opportunities in procurement processes.
• Develop procurement MIS to report SLAs and metrics.
• Participate in procurement meetings and support cost/schedule improvements.
• Maintain strong relationships with business units/sites for effective communication.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Purchase orders

MS Office

Analytical mind

Communication skills

Process mapping

Sourcing & procurement

SAP experience

Education

B.Sc./BMS/B.Com Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

Job description

Senior Executive-Procurement OperationsSenior Executive Procurement Roles & Responsibilities

• This role would be focused on providing operational support for indirect Procurement by assist various department in corporate (From Kurla Office) and Domestic sites for Piramal Pharma Limited The role involves extensive coordination with vendors (both domestic and overseas) and site supply chain team Provide support to get the documents for onboarding vendor Create Purchase Orders for approved supplier basis the approval from site/ central purchase team Create Purchase requisition/Purchase order for Direct & Indirect as per request received from end users of different business.
• Follow-up for the Purchase Order release and communication Purchase Orders with vendors Email and Phone based follow-ups with vendors to get the purchase orders confirmation, for delivery / Service completion Liaise with AP team for payment related queries from vendors Resolve vendor queries through Vendor Help desk Ensure up-to date documentation as per Internal and Statutory audit requirements Regular accounts clean ups by closing open GR-IR and overdue advances.
• Find automation opportunities in the Procurement process and automate the process.
• Develop procurement related MIS to report agreed SLAs
• Participate in Procurement/Purchase team meetings (relating to in scope Purchase categories), and support in identifying areas to improve cost and schedule, mitigate risks, manage claims avoidance, negotiate purchase orders and resolve issues.
• Own responsibility for day to day management of procurement related activities within the GBSS with a view ensuring timely, accurate & reliable outcomes. (as per agreed SLAs)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business units/sites to ensure effective and appropriate communication occurs as required.

Qualification

• B.Sc. BMS, B Com Degree + 1 to 2 Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• 1 to 2 years of recent experiences in various roles including shared services/global business services, Supply Chain consulting and/or operations and service delivery management.
• Experience in R&D procurement such as lab chemicals, intermediate building blocks, especially from global sources would be an added advantage Significant knowledge of Supply Chain & In-depth understanding of ‘Sourcing and Procurement’ in SAP environment would be an added advantage.
• Quick learning ability Good presentation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy to understand business terms to all levels of management.
• Demonstrates working knowledge with MS-Office suite of software applications and tools, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project & MS-Outlook.
• Good listener with analytical mind Attention to detail, effective management and interpersonal skills, professionalism, positive attitude and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong exposure in creating a high performance-driven culture, employee engagement & customer centricity Adept in process mapping & documentation.
• Experienced in redesigning optimal processes (with necessary controls built in) and handling projects.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the-counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.