Strategic Sourcing Professional - Procurement

ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LTD; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LTD at Corporate Office, Ahmedabad invites a Strategic Sourcing Professional to lead procurement of APIs and Excipients for new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams and global suppliers from development through commercial launch.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, cost optimization, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with dashboards and management reviews to track progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for APIs and Excipients aligned with project timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers while ensuring compliance with organizational procurement procedures.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing support including: Supply coordination.
• Collaborate with F&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted project execution.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and create sustainable sourcing value through effective negotiation and supplier management.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities including audits, CQA requirements, and regulatory documentation.
• Finalize and manage: Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA), Technical Agreements, Supply Agreements.
• Ensure timely availability of development, exhibit, validation, and commercial quantities as per project milestones.
• Resolve technical, analytical, commercial, and regulatory challenges in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare MIS reports, sourcing dashboards, project trackers, and management reviews.

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Professional - Procurement GDSO Corporate Office|Corp. Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Job Description

We are looking for a highly driven sourcing professional to lead the strategic procurement of APIs and Excipients for new product development projects. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and global suppliers, supporting projects from development through successful commercial launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for APIs and Excipients aligned with project timelines.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers while ensuring compliance with organizational procurement procedures.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing support including:
  • Supply coordination
• Collaborate with F&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted project execution.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and create sustainable sourcing value through effective negotiation and supplier management.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities including audits, CQA requirements, and regulatory documentation.
• Finalize and manage:
  • Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA)
  • Technical Agreements
  • Supply Agreements
• Ensure timely availability of development, exhibit, validation, and commercial quantities as per project milestones.
• Resolve technical, analytical, commercial, and regulatory challenges in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare MIS reports, sourcing dashboards, project trackers, and management reviews.

Job Snapshot

• Updated Date: 31-10-2026
• Job ID: JOB11225
• Division: GDSO
• Location: Corporate Office|Corp. Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

At Zydus Lifesciences, w e nurture a culture of innovation, excellence, and inclusivity , driving meaningful advancement in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Fueled by creativity , we constantly exploring new ways to improve patient care and expand healthcare accessibility.

Our commitment to a positive and empowering work environment has earned us recognition as one of India's Best Workplaces in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals.