Procurement Executive – API & Excipients – Pharma

Experience: 4+ Years (Preferred)
Qualification: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Life Sciences / Chemistry or related discipline
Preferred: Experience in API, excipients, and pharmaceutical raw material procurement

Role Summary

Manage the sourcing and procurement of APIs, excipients, and pharmaceutical raw materials for formulation manufacturing, ensuring timely availability, cost efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure APIs and excipients from approved and qualified suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors while managing existing supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and commercial agreements.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, R&D, and Supply Chain teams for material requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain vendor documentation, procurement records, and support audits.
• Monitor inventory and demand requirements to prevent material shortages.
• Drive cost optimization through effective sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and support vendor qualification activities.

Required Skills

• API & Excipients Procurement
• Pharmaceutical Sourcing
• Vendor Development & Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• GMP & Regulatory Compliance
• Inventory & Procurement Planning
• Cost Optimization
• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management