Buyer/Planner

Our client is a global injectables company headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a strong presence across Asia, Europe, and the USA, and is expanding rapidly into new markets. The company focuses on developing value-added sterile injectables that address critical gaps in healthcare delivery.

By enhancing hospital workflows, reducing wastage of key resources, and improving operational efficiency, our client plays a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals. A robust and reliable supply chain further ensures consistent access to essential medications for patients worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute purchase orders for raw materials, packaging components, consumables, and services in accordance with approved supplier lists and site requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing material availability with cost-effective order quantities.
• Collaborate with Production Planning and Supply Chain to align material purchases with manufacturing schedules.
• Participate and represent the site in the routine S&OP meeting.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and value-added agreements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning data in the ERP system, ensuring alignment with master data and inventory control requirements.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to mitigate supply risks and ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and quality standards.
• Support new product introduction by sourcing and securing materials in alignment with project timelines.
• Generate and track Production Orders through release to ensure on time, in full deliveries to customers.
• Track and report key procurement and planning metrics, such as supplier on-time delivery, inventory turns, and purchase price variance.
• Ensure compliance with all cGMP, DEA, and regulatory requirements for the procurement and handling of controlled substances and high potent materials.
• Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability

Requirements:

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement, planning, or supply chain experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with controlled substances, high potent APIs, and regulated material handling preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, purchasing processes, and inventory control principles.
• Familiarity with cGMP, DEA, and FDA requirements related to materials management.