Assistant Procurement Manager

Job Summary:
A strategic procurement professional who takes full ownership of end-to-end sourcing of APIs, intermediates, excipients, and packaging materials across Commercial (Business Development) and R&D functions. This is a high-impact role responsible for vendor governance, cost optimization, supply assurance, regulatory compliance, and supporting New Product Development (NPD) initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Direct Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Manage procurement of direct materials: APIs, intermediates, excipients, and packaging materials for commercial and development requirements.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with quality, regulatory, and financial objectives.
Identify and onboard alternate/secondary sources to mitigate supply risks.
Manage the complete vendor lifecycle across domestic and global supplier bases.
2. Budgeting, Cost Optimization & Commercial Ownership
Own procurement budgets and monthly forecasting for direct ...