SCM - Strategic Sourcing (Hyderabad)

Key Responsibilities : Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Manage sourcing and procurement activities for API R&D; projects to ensure timely availability of materials. - Source Key Starting Materials (KSMs), intermediates, raw materials, catalysts, specialty chemicals, reagents, solvents, and laboratory consumables. - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to mitigate supply risks and strengthen the supplier base. - Obtain and analyze quotations, technical documents, COAs, specifications, and regulatory documentation from suppliers. - Conduct market intelligence studies and cost analysis to identify competitive sourcing opportunities. - Execute RFQ processes and prepare comparative statements for supplier selection. Commercial & Supplier Management - Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements with suppliers. - Monitor supplier performance with regard to quality, delivery, responsiveness, compliance, and service levels. - Build and maintain solid supplier relationships to support urgent and strategic business requirements. - Resolve supplier-related commercial and operational issues through effective stakeholder coordination. Project Coordination - Work closely with R&D;, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to understand project requirements. - Track project timelines and ensure timely procurement support for development, validation, and pilot batches. - Coordinate procurement activities for scale-up studies and technology transfer projects. Import & Logistics Coordination - Coordinate import documentation and logistics activities for international procurements. - Ensure timely submission of shipping and customs clearance documents. - Work with logistics and customs teams to minimize delays and maintain project timelines. - Track critical shipments and proactively escalate supply risks. Purchase Order Management - Create and monitor purchase requisitions and purchase orders .