Title:  Senior Executive

Job Title:

Buyer - Commercial Procurement

Job Grade:

Not applicable in India

Department:

Commercial – Purchase (Technical & Indirect Material)

FLSA Classification:

Not applicable in India

Job Title: Officer / Executive / Manager

Support function

Department Head Title:

Head-Global Procurement for Indirect material and services

Does This Position Have Any Direct Repartees?

NO

Job Description Approval Date:

Job Summary

Plan and execute Import & local commercial procurement (from OEM and Non-OEM vendors) including sourcing of Spare Parts, Change Parts, Consumables and Services for all parent plants and LL plants by working closely with the Production (end user), Engineering, PDD, New Product Introduction, Project Management, Network Strategy. Provide all necessary techno – commercial information to Plant, Engineering and respective departments in co-ordination with the vendors with the objective of meeting commercial production and arrange material as per their laid down requirement.

Area Of Responsibility

Coordinate with Plant/Engg /PDD & regular interaction for material / services requirement plans and procurement thereon.

Get clarity on technical requirement from plant (or end user) to identify the suitable vendor.

Send RFQ to potential vendors and do techno-commercial comparison to identify saving potential.

Close coordination / follow up for trial material, On-time delivery of ordered material.

Resolve Issues related to delivery, quality & technical with respect to any material.

Coordinate with plant / engg / vendors for Maintenance Services (preventive & breakdown maintenance)

Identify and develop alternate & strategic source for all consumables and standard items from branded source.

Service Dies / Punches, Change Parts / address issues (technical & commercial) for smooth transition from launch to commercial Production.

Service customize items for new products under development with the  R & D / Technical Team

Coordinate with SSC for advance payment / payment follow ups from vendors / reconciliation etc

Coordinate with Trade Finance for payment of imported material and services.

Coordinate with Import logistics team for imported consignments.

Maintain ethical practices & adherence to code of conduct set by the company

Work Conditions:

Not applicable in India

Physical Requirements:

Not applicable in India

Travel Estimate

Up to 5%

Education and Job Qualification

Diploma in Engg. / BE / BSc, MBA/Diploma in Material Mgmt.

Technology know how (techno- commercial knowledge, knowledge of SAP/ERP systems will be an added advantage)

Good Negotiation and Communication skills.

Risk Management, Compliance management.

Process Excellence.

Accountability, Collaboration and Willingness to Travel.

Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Engineering Material procurement and good exposure over the pharmaceutical industry. Should be sound with the new development and good experience over the pharma market, technical activity (Machine Automation, Alternate development) & market knowledge of basic material price trend.

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).