Sourcing- Procurement (Packing Material) - Zydus

Zydus Lifesciences; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zydus Lifesciences in Ahmedabad is seeking an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager for Packaging Material Procurement to lead supplier qualification, negotiation, and end-to-end purchase lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material availability for Domestic and Emerging Markets.

Ideal candidates will have 8–18 years of experience in pharma packaging procurement, strong vendor management skills, and a track record in GST compliance and MIS reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging material procurement within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, GST compliance, and supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of packaging materials for Domestic and Emerging Markets (EMB).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate vendor qualification activities, including sample procurement, documentation, audits, and quality agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as PTC, CQA, IRA, and other stakeholders to support new product development and commercialization activities.
• Participate in regular review meetings and provide updates on material availability and procurement status.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and GST-related compliance requirements.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) within defined timelines and facilitate timely vendor payments.
• Maintain procurement project trackers and prepare monthly MIS reports.
• Identify critical suppliers and implement risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and business continuity.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives by identifying saving opportunities and developing alternate vendor sources.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

GST compliance

MIS reporting

Procurement processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA in Supply Chain

Any Graduate

Job description

Department: Procurement (GDSO)
Location: Ahmedabad
Role: Buyer

Designation: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager Packaging Material Procurement
Experience: 8-18 Years (Pharmaceutical Industry Preferred)
Education: Any Graduate; MBA/Post Graduate in Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of packaging materials for Domestic and Emerging Markets (EMB).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate vendor qualification activities, including sample procurement, documentation, audits, and quality agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as PTC, CQA, IRA, and other stakeholders to support new product development and commercialization activities.
• Participate in regular review meetings and provide updates on material availability and procurement status.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and GST-related compliance requirements.
• Convert Purchase Requisitions (PR) into Purchase Orders (PO) within defined timelines and facilitate timely vendor payments.
• Maintain procurement project trackers and prepare monthly MIS reports.
• Identify critical suppliers and implement risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and business continuity.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives by identifying saving opportunities and developing alternate vendor sources.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience in packaging material procurement within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, GST compliance, and supply chain operations.
• Proficient in MIS reporting and procurement tracking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.