Executive – API & Excipient Sourcing

> Position: Executive – API & Excipient Sourcing > Department: Purchase & Procurement > Location: Corporate Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
> Experience Required:
- Minimum 3 - 4 years of experience in API and Excipient sourcing for formulation products.
- Experience in sourcing for international markets, including Europe, the US and Brazil.
- Experience in pharmaceutical procurement and vendor management will be preferred.

Eligibility Criteria
- B.Sc. / B.Pharm / M.Pharm / MBA preferred

Desired Skills
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and email communication.
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
- Understanding of GMP compliance and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Good coordination, networking and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop potential vendors for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients and other pharmaceutical raw materials.
- Source APIs and critical excipients across domestic and international markets, including the US, EU, Canada, WHO and ROW markets.
- Float RFQs/inquiries, evaluate and compare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Prepare purchase orders and obtain approvals from designated authorities.
- Manage Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), RFQs and sample tracking.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities in terms of GMP compliance, production capacity, scalability and audit readiness, including USFDA, EU-GMP and WHO requirements.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) for vendor site audits, DMF/CEP/PIF readiness and maintenance of the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Develop and maintain second-sourcing and dual-sourcing plans to minimize supply chain risks and dependency on single suppliers.
- Coordinate with vendors to address regulatory queries raised by regulatory agencies.
- Obtain and provide supporting documents from vendors for regulatory dossier submissions.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve pre-delivery and post-delivery issues.
- Prepare purchase MIS and other procurement-related reports on a regular basis.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure uninterrupted production and business operations.
- Ensure timely vendor payments in coordination with the concerned stakeholders.
- Complete special assignments within defined timelines and travel for procurement-related activities as required.

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-- Warm regards,
Yash M Bharucha Assistant Manager - Corporate HR CORONA Remedies Limited LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coronaremedies (https://linkedin.com/company/coronaremedies)