Purchase Executive

Job Description

Scope of the Role Purchase Executive:

Sourcing and procurements of RMIs, depending upon the project priorities from domestic vendors. Resolving technical and commercial issues by coordinating with internal customers (R&D/Kilo-lab/Pilot Plant/Commercial plant/CM team/QA, etc.) and vendors.

Day to day interactions with scientists (CRD/DRA/AD/QA) to understand their actual needs and ensure procurement goals are met for in-house API development for various markets.

Job Profile:

(A) Key departmental objective is to arrange RMIs and other key scientific inputs at best possible cost from technically approved vendors globally in shortest possible time to facilitate early launch of products.

(B) Key Individual Role is to validate & procure indigenous RMs from technically sound domestic vendors at best possible price & technical documentation, with-in specific timelines to facilitate early synthesis & development of new APIs.

Quality Operations (compliance, relevant activities, major end results of this job etc).

1) Sourcing for Lab/Kilo lab development
a) To develop and validate sources for all New /unique RMIs from Domestic markets for lab development of in-house molecules.

2) Sourcing for Pilot & Exhibit campaigns

To validate sources at plant QA for procurement of new domestic RMIs initially for pilot plant-Toansa and detailed qualification for Exhibit batches.

3) Support on project costing

To explore reliable sources & provide bulk cost for unique RMIs to CRD for initial costing & cost effective synthetic route finalization. (For in house API developments & IP fencing)

4) Regulatory Support on RMIs

a) At R&D stage

Provide COA, MOA, ROS, Impurity Profile, RS, Stability data, etc. (full TDP)

b) At Plant : provide various documents to qualify RMIs at Pilot & EB stages

New RMI code creation (fill MCRF), VDQ (key & non-key), Quality Agreements (KRMs & Key Reactants), TSE/BSE, 3-batch CRD approved COAs + performance data, plant certifications (ISO/GMP), Quality Policy, MSDS, Stability data, etc.

5) Servicing
a) Customer base – providing continuous feedback to internal (scientists) & external (vendors) customers on their areas of interest / concerns, e.g., RM costing & delivery status, payment status, etc.

6) Vendor development
a) To continuously explore & develop new vendors for sourcing of RMIs for new APIs , Process developments (TD/TIG) & Impurity profile groups

b) Continuous co-ordination between vendor and R&D on harmonisation of Specs/STP, resolving technical issues, matters related to QA compliance, responses to pre & post filing queries

7) Achieve Cost Savings through:

i) Source Variation – Identify & validate cost effective new sources for existing RMIs

ii) In house sourcing, iii) Substitution of imported with domestic sources.

8) MIS / Database

Create database for approved sources of all domestic RMI sourcing for various projects for effective control & future reference.

9) Source Variation :

Develop new/alternate indigenous sources in new CRD projects for commercially procured RMs at plant

10) Others Areas relevant to the function

SAP related: for new RM codes / views / new vendor registration

Co-ordinate with pilot plant, plant stores, R&D-Stores , Logistics for receipts / GRNs

SSC & CMA for timely release of payments to vendors

About the Company:

From humble beginnings in 1983, Sun Pharma has grown to become the 5th largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world and No. 1 in India. Our passion for research has enabled us to develop over 2000 products that are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our global presence is supported by over 40 manufacturing facilities spread across six continents and R&D centres across the globe. Innovation is at the core of Sun. We have nearly 2000 scientists working in six research centers across India, Israel and USA who have a passion for innovation and longing to provide better healthcare to humanity at large.Our multi-cultural workforce, comprising over 30,000 employees from 50 nationalities, is our biggest strength. We recognize our employees€™ passion for growth and empower them to achieve their aspirations. We owe our success to our passionate and skilled workforce. At Sun, one can work with an inspiring, approachable and visionary leadership. Our open, enabling and trust-based culture will offer you an exciting environment to work and excel in your chosen career.