Sourcing Specialist - Production Consumables

Sourcing Specialist – Production Single Use Consumables

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. As the pharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity – to strengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘The Next and the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

Job Description

Job Summary:  

• Sourcing of single use production consumables pertaining to Biologics Business Unit - Biosimilars. 

• Review batch plan and regulate material flow, ensure availability of approved material to meet manufacturing plans. 

• Material Qualification and Vendor Qualification. QMS support. 

• Periodic negotiations with external partners & ensure continuous cost control. 

• Review & analyse spend data to identify leads and improve cost optimisation.  

• Price Benchmarking. Rate contracts. Material masters.  

• Supplier relationship management. Supply Agreement.  

• P2P knowledge and understanding. 

• CFT alignment and Alternate Vendor Management. 

• Preparation of MIS for department.  

• Compliance to Audit requirements, both Internal and External. 

• Understand and align Regulatory & Quality compliance aspects . 

• Knowledge in material imports and ensure relevant statutory license permits. 

• Material Quality Complaint Management and closures with CAPA from vendors. 

• Strategic Procurement of Direct Material.

Qualifications

Academic Background and Experience 

• Should be Science Graduate in any discipline with MBA. 

• 5 years of experience in Procurement. 

• Experience with SAP, MS Office Excel and e-procurement tools. 

• Strong Business & Finance acumen. 

Additional Information

Key performance Indicators: 

• Procurement as per manufacturing plans and adherence to Inventory norms. 

• Cost savings as per budget. 

• Fulfilment of regulatory & quality requirements. 

• Compliance to GMP, GDP, Statutory & SOX requirements.  

Key personal attributes: 

• Should have good communication & interpersonal relationships. 

• Result Orientation 

• Ability to work with cross functional teams 

• Should have analytical and problem solving ability 

Experience Level

Entry Level