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Specialized pharma API procurement reduces applicants despite metro location and common procurement title.
Deep regulated-pharma API sourcing and GMP/DMF expertise limits transferability across industries.
Strict 8-year minimum plus specialized API/regulatory experience and savings delivery makes shortlisting highly selective.
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Own Zentiva’s Indian API and KSM supplier portfolio, accountable for executing sourcing plans and achieving at least 5% year-on-year validated cost savings.
Lead commercial relationships including negotiations, contract management, supplier performance, and supply resilience with a target of 90% strategic suppliers rated Good or Excellent.
Provide India market intelligence and risk management input to global category strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and alternate source implementation on time.
Minimum 8 years strategic procurement or category-management experience in APIs, KSMs, pharmaceutical direct materials, CDMO, or regulated manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of Indian API supplier landscape; experience with GMP, DMF/CEP, supplier qualification, audits, and regulatory documentation.
Proven ability to work independently in global matrix; fluent English; willingness to travel ~20%.
Work Experience Required: Minimum 8 years of progressive strategic procurement or category-management experience.
Experienced in complex generics, specialty pharma, or API manufacturing environments, preferably including private-equity-backed growth.
Skilled in data-driven commercial strategy execution, negotiation, and stakeholder influence across global teams.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently with accountability for measurable financial and operational outcomes.