Procurement Ops Lead – Raw Materials & Packaging

Biocon; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Biocon in Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage direct materials for DS/DP production. You will support functional leads to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual targets by ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and packaging.

Key duties include planning monthly/quarterly requirements, issuing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and warehouse teams, and driving improvements in OTIF, cost savings and cycle times while adhering to QA SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in business, material management, supply chain, finance or science/engineering.
• 6-8 years’ experience in procurement of direct materials in a manufacturing unit.
• Experience in Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare industry would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan monthly and quarterly procurement for raw materials and packaging to meet production schedules.
• Raise POs and forecasts on time and track deliveries.
• Qualify and develop sources for materials in line with QA SOPs.
• Maintain cordial relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Escalate unresolved issues promptly to avoid production outages.
• Coordinate with warehouse and external suppliers for receipt and storage of materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for day-to-day procurement operations.
• Align SLAs with internal teams on deliveries and activities.
• Track KPIs monthly: OTIF, cost savings, PR to PO cycle time, supply defect rate.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business, Material Management, Supply Chain, Finance or Science/Engineering

Tools

SAP/BRM

Job description

Biocon in Malaysia is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage direct materials for DS/DP production. You will support functional leads to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual targets by ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and packaging.

Key duties include planning monthly/quarterly requirements, issuing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and warehouse teams, and driving improvements in OTIF, cost savings and cycle times while adhering to QA SOPs.