The Senior Manager – Raw Material is responsible for end-to-end management of sourcing, procurement, quality compliance, and inventory planning of raw materials including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and solvents. The role involves building strong vendor relationships, driving cost optimization, ensuring timely material availability, and maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Raw Material Procurement & Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for APIs, excipients, solvents, and intermediates. Ensure timely procurement of quality raw materials as per production planning. Identify and onboard qualified suppliers (domestic & international) based on quality, cost, and reliability. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with vendors. 2. Vendor Development & Management: Monitor supplier performance (OTIF, quality, service). Conduct supplier audits in collaboration with QA and Regulatory teams. Develop alternate and backup sources to reduce supply risk. 3. Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Ensure raw materials comply with applicable regulatory standards (USFDA, EU-GMP, WHO, etc.). Coordinate with QA/QC and Regulatory Affairs for technical documents: DMFs, COAs, MSDS, stability data, etc. Ensure traceability and maintain complete documentation for all materials. 4. Inventory & Cost Management: Work closely with production planning and inventory control (PPIC) for stock planning and reorder levels. Implement cost reduction strategies without compromising on quality or compliance. Monitor and control inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking. 5. Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, Production, Regulatory, and Finance for material selection, specifications, testing, and approvals. Support product transfers, scale-up activities, and new product launches with timely raw material procurement. 6. Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of procurement and material executives. Train team members on market trends, regulatory changes, and supplier engagement.
