Manager - Supply Chain

Job Description

This role is responsible for overseeing RfX processes for purchase requisitions, negotiating competitive supplier pricing through direct engagement and e-Auctions, converting requisitions to purchase orders within stipulated SLAs, and maintaining robust vendor relationships to uphold operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Non-Contracted Transactions & Maverick Spend Oversight: Address non-contracted transactions and maverick expenditure to enhance cost savings and strengthen procurement policy adherence.
• RfX Coordination: Prepare and disseminate Requests for Information (RFI), Proposals (RFP), and Quotations (RFQ) for purchase requisitions, ensuring optimal pricing and contractual terms.
• Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate with vendors directly or via e-Auctions to secure favourable pricing, quality, and delivery schedules for all procurement initiatives.
• Purchase Order Processing: Expedite the conversion of approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders in line with Service Level Agreements.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Serve as principal liaison to suppliers, facilitating timely material deliveries and proactively resolving quality or delay concerns.
• Cost Optimization Initiatives: Implement strategies leveraging negotiation skills and market intelligence to maximise procurement-related cost reductions.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure alignment of procurement practices with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Analytics & Reporting: Track and report key procurement indicators—such as cost savings, vendor performance, and SLA compliance—to support data-driven decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams, including Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders, to align purchasing activities with business objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., cpsm, cscp, cips) are advantageous.

About Us

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

About The Team

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process & pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products & services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, made possible through Piramal Pharma Limited’s investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. Our track record as a trusted service provider with experience across varied technologies makes us a partner of choice for innovators and generic companies worldwide.