Senior Purchase Executive

Job Description – Senior Purchase Executive

Company: Derivate Labs Private Limited

Industry: Pharma Intermediates / API Manufacturing

Location: Hyderabad

Department: Purchase & Supply Chain

Role Summary:

Derivate Labs is looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Executive to handle end-to-end procurement for a pharma/API manufacturing setup, including domestic and China raw material sourcing, solvents, intermediates, engineering items, consumables, transport coordination, vendor development, indents, ERP entries, and purchase documentation.

• Key ResponsibilitiesProcure raw materials, KSMs, solvents, intermediates, packing materials, engineering spares, consumables, lab chemicals, glassware, QC items, and plant maintenance items.
• Handle domestic and China supplier sourcing, price negotiation, comparison statements, quotation evaluation, and purchase order finalization.
• Coordinate with Production, QC, QA, Stores, Engineering, Accounts, and Management for material planning and timely procurement.
• Manage purchase indents from departments and convert them into approved purchase orders.
• Work on Focus ERP / equivalent ERP software for indents, PO creation, GRN coordination, vendor records, inventory tracking, and purchase MIS.
• Arrange transport/logistics for raw materials and finished/intermediate materials, including transporter coordination and delivery follow-up.
• Track pending orders, advance payments, PDC/payment terms, credit limits, dispatch status, and material receipt.
• Develop and maintain a strong vendor database for RM, solvents, engineering, fabrication, civil, QC instruments, AMC, transport, scrap, and China suppliers/import agents.
• Ensure vendor qualification documents, COA, MSDS, GST, bank details, and compliance documents are collected and maintained.
• Negotiate best prices while ensuring quality, delivery reliability, credit terms, and continuity of supply.
• Monitor market trends for key raw materials, solvents, and China imports and alert management on price fluctuations.
• Coordinate with stores for stock levels, reorder planning, slow-moving/non-moving stock, and emergency requirements.
• Support audits by maintaining proper purchase records, vendor documents, and traceability.
• Required Experience 6-10 years experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in pharma API/intermediates/chemical manufacturing.
• Strong experience in raw material and solvent procurement.
• Knowledge of China imports, traders, high-seas purchase, import documentation, and logistics preferred.
• Experience in Focus ERP / SAP / Tally / Odoo / equivalent ERP.
• Good vendor network in pharma chemicals, solvents, engineering items, and plant consumables.
• Skills RequiredStrong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good knowledge of pharma/chemical raw materials and market pricing.
• Ability to manage urgent plant requirements.
• ERP discipline and documentation accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers, transporters, internal departments, and management.
• Ability to prepare purchase MIS, comparison sheets, pending PO reports, and vendor trackers.
• Preferred Candidate from API / pharma intermediates / bulk drug / chemical manufacturing background.
• Should be practical, cost-conscious, and capable of handling both routine and emergency procurement.
• Must be able to work with production pressure, credit constraints, and fast-changing RM prices.
• Should have strong follow-up ability and ownership of material availability.

Reporting ToManagement / Director / Plant Head

CompensationAs per experience and industry standards.