Associate Director Procurement

Sentiss Pharma is committed to providing best quality pharmaceutical products primarily in the Ophthalmic, ENT and Inhalation segments. Sentiss’ presence in India, Russia, CIS, UA, Europe, USA is a testimony to its quality philosophy and practice of product differentiation. Sentiss acquired Akorn AG in 2023, which has a USFDA approved plant that is expected to further increase Sentiss’ presence in the US and European markets and diversify our product range. Well-built quality systems, compliance to processes, robust business strategies and strong corporate governance have led Sentiss today to rank in the top two ophthalmic companies in Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Sentiss has a quality workforce of around 1200 people across multiple geographies. Sentiss is recognized as Great Place to Work in India for 9 years in a row.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Procurement & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for :
• Direct Materials : APIs, Excipients, Packaging Materials
• Indirect Materials : Engineering spares, MRO, IT, Capex
• Consumables : Filters, Gowns, Lab supplies, etc.
• Conduct spend analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead supplier scouting, qualification, and onboarding for sterile manufacturing plant.

Alternate Vendor Development

Digitalization & Tech Enablement

Operational Procurement

Compliance & Quality

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

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