Deputy General Manager - Indirect Procurement

Deputy General Manager - Indirect Procurement

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

 

Job Description

Job Title (Internal)

Dy General Manager

Job Profile/Level:

SM 2

Line of Business (LOB) or Business Process Stream (BPS)

Global Procurement

Department/Org Unit:

Indirect Procurement- ARPL

Reports Directly To:

Director- Procurement India Hub

Reports Indirectly To:

NA

People Leader

Yes

Number of Direct Reports and Job Titles

2- Deputy Managers

Effective Date

(Month / Day / Year)

Revision Date

(Month / Day / Year)

Revision Number:

Job Location:

ARPL Bangalore

Travel Requirements

Yes

Job Summary

To implement efficient, quality processes at ARPL in alignment with Global standards and strategy by implementing the procedures that comply with global procedures and Health authority requirements.

Serves as a Dy General Manager role within Indirect Procurement

Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Develop procurement strategies, negotiate for key categories like Opex & Capex, high-value contracts, and build relationships with suppliers to secure advantageous terms. Proven track record in high-stakes commercial negotiations
• Monitor PR to PO & OTIF performances: to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Addressing end user’s requirement by analysing the business need on war-foot basis.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with global procurement policies.
• Cost & Quality Optimization: Analyze MIS reports to reduce expenses and ensure materials meet project quality standards to attain zero rejections/production down time
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and build a strong procurement team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate vendor performance, develop new sources, and manage risk in the supply chain, by following GMP norms of ARPL
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., environmental or safety norms if any applicable). 
• Analytical Proficiency: Expertise in spend analysis, market research, and using data for decision-making.
• Technical Tools: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems like SAP & Ariba, 

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Any Engineering/ Postgraduate in Science with Materials Management 
• Experience
  • 12-16 years 
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • ERP (SAP), ARIBA
  • Good communication skill to maintain good interpersonal relation with internal customers & vendors.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed. 

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

 

Experience Level

Mid Level