Job description
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 7000000 (ie INR 20-70 LPA) Experience: 10+ yrs Location: Mumbai Job Type: full-time We are seeking an experienced Purchase Head to lead and strengthen the procurement function for R&D and product development operations.
This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing, vendor management, procurement planning, and supply continuity for critical materials including APIs, excipients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, and research-related inputs.
As a senior procurement leader, you will play a key role in ensuring timely availability of materials required for research, development, scale-up, and commercial operations while maintaining cost efficiency, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
The role requires a strong understanding of pharmaceutical and chemical sourcing markets, supplier ecosystems, commercial negotiations, and procurement best practices.
You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, and supply chain teams to establish a robust procurement framework that supports innovation, operational excellence, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities for APIs, excipients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, laboratory materials, and R&D consumables.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives and product development timelines.
Build and manage a reliable supplier network to ensure uninterrupted material availability and competitive pricing.
Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, payment terms, and supply contracts with domestic and international vendors.
Collaborate closely with R&D teams to understand evolving material requirements and identify suitable sourcing options.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and risk factors before onboarding.
Drive vendor performance management through regular reviews of quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
Monitor market trends, raw material pricing, supplier developments, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
Establish procurement policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to improve efficiency and compliance.
Ensure timely procurement planning to avoid project delays and production disruptions.
Partner with finance and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels, working capital, and procurement costs.
Identify alternate sourcing strategies and contingency plans to mitigate supply risks.
Lead procurement budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for senior management.
Mentor and develop procurement teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What Makes You a Great Fit 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within pharmaceuticals, chemicals, life sciences, or related industries.
Strong expertise in sourcing APIs, excipients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, and R&D materials.
Proven experience managing strategic procurement functions and supplier relationships.
Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical procurement practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Ability to balance cost optimization with quality, compliance, and supply continuity.
Experience handling both domestic and international sourcing operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
Proven leadership experience in managing procurement teams and driving organizational procurement strategies.
Preferred Skills Purchase Management R&D Procurement API Sourcing Excipients Procurement Intermediates Sourcing Vendor Development Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Procurement Planning Supply Chain Management Cost Optimization
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