Director, Procurement
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc. is the fifth largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building brand presence. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the nation’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient. Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories.
At Sun Pharma we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill-sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values:
Humility. Integrity. Passion. Innovation.
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Position Title: Director, Procurement
Summary:
Oversee purchasing activities and staff in procurement management and manufacturer relationships while enhancing processes and systems development to support the continued growth of the company. Monitors shelf life of the materials and stringently controls stock out. Creates and administers procurement and vendor development programs. Ensures that supplies are available to provide ongoing productivity improvements to overall operational efficiency.
The objectives are to continue to build relationships between vendors, improve procedures, support customer service and marketing which will ultimately be beneficial to the prosperity of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee procurement of API's, Raw Materials, and Packaging materials for all Sun locations
Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors
Source alternate vendors and develop risk mitigating strategies for key materials
Track vendor performance using KPI's such as OTIF and quality rejections
Source/replace current material with alternatives to optimize cost of materials
Prepare budgets, achieve and track savings targets and generate reports.
Responsibilities:
Review production schedule to evaluate the Raw Materials requirements required to support the schedule
Negotiate with vendors and manufacturers (price, terms and conditions) to obtain the best prices and secure continuous supply of materials
Obtain the necessary legal documents (CDA’s for all locations, supply agreements, quality agreements etc.) by working with the legal department
Continuously review pricing to ensure that the best possible prices and terms are obtained
Monitor vendor performance by KPI's such as OTIF, quality rejections, etc.
Prepare and track annual budgets and savings targets
Source alternate vendors for key materials and work towards developing risk mitigation strategies
Assign procurement requests to appropriate personnel
Follow and confirm/release purchase orders in ERP/SAP
Conduct regular and/or spot check inventories of raw materials
Establish and implement vendor development programs to ensure continuous improvement
Follow up on claims arriving out of damaged goods
Arrange disposal of surplus/expired materials
Support R&D for the sourcing of materials and to obtain technical required documents for multiple locations
Seek out new business development opportunities
Obtain all regulatory documentation required for the FDA submissions
Obtain from all material manufacturers the TSE/BSE/Allergen and Elemental Impurity statements
Work with the logistic department for the clearing of materials received from overseas
Assist when necessary in setting up new procedures and systems
Monitor materials (API, excipients, and packaging components) inventory
Provide suppliers with periodic forecasts especially when materials/components have long delivery lead times
Interact and support all upper management projects
Insure supply chain teams follow up and resolve all issues between the company departments
Evaluate alternate source/oportunities for active and in-active materials
Follow-up on open purchase orders
Liaison between procurement and the financial departments – cost of goods, etc.
Continue to build strong business relationships with current and new suppliers
Assist with updating purchasing systems and procedures
Participate and successfully complete all training as required by the company
Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum 15 years of directly related procurement experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Purchasing background at a managerial level is a must
Industry experience in pharmaceutical, health care, and/or bio technology is a must
Experience with the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and knowledge of GCP and cGMP documentation is a strong plus
SAP knowledge and experience is required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other applications as applicable, plus the ability to learn company used applications as required
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills are a must
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
Strong skills in vendor interaction, persuasion, and negotiation
Ability to deal with matters with a high level of integrity, cross-cultural sensitivity, high level interpersonal skills, adaptability, and flexibility
Ability to track multiple tasks simultaneously
Familiarity with accounting procedures.
Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering or related field
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office, lab, or manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle and feel and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, and bend and perform repetitive motion.
Must be capable of bending and lifting, moving and/or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments, stands, ambulates, and reaches.
Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at the site, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses/goggles, and safety shoes.
Must have English language fluency, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
