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Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Procurement & Material Planning Prepare and execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly procurement plans aligned with production requirements. Update product and material planning on a daily basis. Analyze raw material shortages and arrange timely procurement to avoid production disruptions. Ensure material availability as per the approved production schedule. Monitor material receipts and verify delivery schedules, quantities, and compliance with procurement plans. Inventory Management Maintain inventory within defined limits to prevent over-stocking or stock-out situations. Coordinate with the production team to maintain optimum inventory levels. Regularize material receipts and ensure smooth stock flow and material availability. Vendor & Logistics Coordination Coordinate with raw material vendors for supply planning and material availability. Follow up with suppliers/vendors to ensure timely delivery within defined turnaround time (TAT). Coordinate with transporters for timely inward logistics. Verify freight invoices for inward logistics and forward them to finance for payment processing. Support and coordinate vendor site audits as required. Reporting & Costing Develop and maintain reports related to procurement, material consumption, and inventory status. Provide raw material and product costing details to project leaders, customers, and internal stakeholders. ERP & Documentation Create and maintain master data for new products and raw materials in ERP. Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) in ERP. Initiate and process ERP change request forms and obtain required approvals for material master updates. Prepare procurement-related documentation for change control, deviations, and exceptions. Maintain audit trail documentation and support finance and quality audits. Regulatory & Project Support Handle procurement activities for new projects catering to EU, US, and ROW markets. Arrange Drug Master Files (DMF) for ROW, European, and US markets as per RA/QA requirements. Communicate document deficiencies and coordinate DMF query responses with vendors and internal teams. Coordination & Stakeholder Management Coordinate with all internal departments to meet material and operational requirements. Liaise closely with production, quality, RA/QA, finance, and strategic sourcing teams.QualificationsStrong negotiation skills 10 -15 years' of purchasing experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Any Bachelor’s degree. Proven experience in procurement, material planning, or supply chain operations (pharmaceutical industry preferred). Strong knowledge of ERP systems, inventory control, and BOM management. Familiarity with regulatory documentation (DMF, RA/QA requirements). Excellent coordination, communication, and follow-up skills. Strong analytical and reporting abilities.