Senior Executive - Procurement

Orion Pharma

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Description:Job Description and Responsibilities:The core responsibilities are:
  • Purchase Order Management (Purchase to Pay)
  • Inventory Management
  • Supplier Management
  • Creation and Maintenance of SAP masters
The responsibilities of the role are:
  • Responsible for ensuring timely delivery and availability of Direct Procurement (e.g., Packaging Materials, APIs, Excipients, Chemicals) as a primary focus, along with coordination and support for Indirect Procurement including laboratory and factory consumables, maintenance, IT, services, and framework orders
  • Accurate demand supply analysis of the products and conversion of confirmed demand to purchase order with suppliers.
  • Regular follow up with suppliers for timely delivery
  • Accurate flow of information to all relevant members of the organization
  • Resolution of issues within given timelines
  • Creating and maintaining SAP masters like material master/Info record etc as per requirement
  • MIS reports creation
The Main responsibility of the role is to ensure availability of materials from external Suppliers/manufacturers at the right time with appropriate inventory management as per agreed target.1. Overall Supplier Management Responsibility for operational task:
  • Securing service level and optimal stock level
  • Responsibility for operative purchasing process flow for certain suppliers
  • Forecast updates
  • Orders (purchase orders, re-scheduling, and stock transfers)
  • Delivery follow-up with supplier
  • Invoicing process
  • Logistics coordination
2. To be main point of contact for operative tasks both towards the supplier and internally within Orion:
  • Participation in internal cross-functional meetings related to operative purchasing issues
  • Providing timely information internally regarding product availability
3. Supporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development4. Maintaining and updating (when necessary) SAP Masters information for purchased productsPrimary Skills (essential):
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in pharmaceutical procurement, with primary responsibility for Direct Procurement (e.g., Packaging Materials, APIs, Excipients, Chemicals, and Finished Products), along with hands-on experience in Indirect Procurement including laboratory and factory consumables, maintenance, IT, services, and framework orders, preferably for EU / US markets.
  • Experience with SAP / S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
  • Experience or awareness of using AI-driven tools to support procurement efficiency, reporting, or decision-making will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines is desired.
  • Excellent English communication skills (both verbal & written) and Good Interpersonal Skills.
  • Task oriented with learning attitude
  • Logical and analytical ability
  • Ability to work in team and flexibility to adapt to change
  • Proactive with a desire to learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
This job offers:
  • An excellent opportunity to work in an inspiring & important role in the area of Supplier Management
  • Great opportunity to become part of the wholly owned subsidiary of globally operating Orion Group
  • Possibility to utilize your own strengths with the support of the professionals
  • Flexible, high-spirit working environment where your skills are appreciated
  • Good work-life balance
  • Clear, transparent processes and responsible supervisors are our benefits to the personnel
Qualification:Bachelors / Masters degree from a reputed College / University.About Us:Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company - a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.We're home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we're proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

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