Sr. Purchase Manager/Director - Purchase

Althera Laboratories; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Althera Laboratories seeks a senior procurement leader to manage end-to-end procurement for the commercial formulation plant, ensuring uninterrupted production and cost efficiency while maintaining regulatory and quality compliance. The role requires deep experience in pharma formulations and leadership over cross-functional teams.

You will drive strategic planning, vendor development, and MIS reporting, aligning CAPEX and OPEX with budgets and regulatory expectations in a fast‑paced, highly

Qualifications

• Education as listed: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc with MBA (Operations / Supply Chain preferred).
• 14 - 20 years in procurement with at least 5 years in a leadership role in pharma formulations.
• Strong exposure to regulated markets procurement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Planning
• Expert in CAPEX & OPEX (Mandatory)
• Cost Optimization & Budget Control
• Vendor Development & Management
• Regulatory & Quality Compliance
• Operational Coordination
• MIS & Reporting

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Regulatory awareness

ERP/SAP

Leadership

Cross-functional coord

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc with MBA

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

To lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process equired for the commercial formulation plant, ensuring uninterrupted production, cost efficiency, and full compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement Planning
2. Expert in CAPEX & OPEX (Mandatory)
3. Cost Optimization & Budget Control
4. Vendor Development & Management
5. Regulatory & Quality Compliance
6. Operational Coordination
7. MIS & Reporting

Candidate required from Formulation (Pharma) only.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc with MBA (Operations / Supply Chain preferred)

Experience: 14 - 20 years in procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in pharma formulations

Strong exposure to regulated markets procurement

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• In-depth knowledge of pharma raw & packing materials
• Regulatory and compliance awareness
• Strategic thinking with cost-optimization mindset
• ERP/SAP proficiency
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings achieved
• Vendor performance & compliance
• Inventory turnover and stock availability
• Audit observations related to procurementOn-time material availability for production

Perks and Benefits

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