Manager - Direct Procurement

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma, Global Procurement, seeks a Direct Procurement – Packaging Material professional to support site R&D teams in new product development, identify and develop new vendors, and coordinate artwork approvals between vendors, QA, and sites.

You will monitor costs, follow up on PO quantities, ensure adherence to supplier share-of-business allocations, and manage risk and logistics to ensure steady material availability and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any domain/Engineering (packaging/printing).
• PG Diploma with packaging.
• IIP Certification - added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support site R&D teams in new product development.
• Identify and develop new vendors based on product requirements.
• Coordinate artwork approvals between vendors, QA, and sites.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.
• Validate purchase orders against set internal norms.
• Ensure purchase orders align with vendor share-of-business allocations.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost control

Strategic sourcing

Education

Graduate in packaging/printing

PG Diploma with packaging

IIP Certification

Tools

PRM360

Job description

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Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Job Title:

Direct Procurement – Packaging Material

Business Unit:

Global Procurement

Job Grade

Location :

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”

Key responsibilities:

• Support site R&D teams in new product development.
• Identify and developed new vendors based on product requirements.
• Coordinate artwork approvals between vendors, QA, and sites.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely deliveries.
• Validate purchase orders against set internal norms
• Ensure compliance with agreed vendor share-of-business allocations.
• Review PO quantities and identified abnormalities.

3. Cost Control

• Monitor key raw material price trends and evaluated vendor price escalations/de-escalations.
• Generate PAN documentation with supporting records.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through: Value Engineering, Alternate Vendor Development (AVD), Commercial negotiations
• Execute cost-saving projects by coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Manage vendor qualification, sample evaluation, machine trials, and stability studies.
• Ensure purchase orders were shifted to alternate vendors to realize targeted savings.

4. E-Auction Management

• Assist suppliers with onboarding on PRM360.
• Address supplier queries and ensured participation in auctions.
• Share specifications and commercial inputs required for bidding.

5. Supply Risk Mitigation (De-risking)

• Maintain multiple sourcing strategies to avoid vendor dependency.
• Develop alternate suppliers where existing vendors could not meet requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to prevent production disruptions.
• Collect and manage vendor qualification documentation as per CQA requirements.
• Coordinate document reviews and revisions with vendors and CQA.
• Arrange vendor site audits and facilitated audit completion.
• Follow up on audit reports, CAPA implementation, and audit closures.
• Plan and coordinated vendor audits with CQA and suppliers.
• Ensure audits were completed according to the annual audit schedule.
• Facilitate vendor suspension or deregistration when required.
• Share audit findings and coordinated CAPA submissions from vendors.

8. Logistics Support

• Monitor freight cost proposals submitted by vendors.
• Conduct freight auctions through GoComet to optimize logistics costs.
• Obtain freight cost approvals and communicated approved rates to sites.

9. Material Availability & Customer Support

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
• Provide updated vendor price lists for new materials and price revisions.
• Coordinate international logistics and shipping documentation for smooth customs clearance.

10. Quality Complaint Management

• Manage quality issues reported by site locations.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain investigation reports and CAPA plans.
• Organize discussions between sites and vendors to resolve quality concerns.

11. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare monthly site-wise reports covering: Cost savings accruals, Project status, Key achievements and challenges
• Support annual budgeting activities for overseas locations

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Graduate in any domain/ Engineering (packaging/printing)

PG Diploma with packaging

IIP Certification - added advantage

Experience

Tenure: 8-10 years

Your Success Matters to Us

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).