Job Title : Purchase Manager – API Sourcing (Domestic)
Location : Delhi NCR
Industry : Pharmaceuticals | APIs | Bulk Drugs
Experience Required : 10–20 Years
Employment Type : Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly accomplished Purchase Manager – API (Pharmaceutical) to manage domestic procurement operations . This is a leadership role where you will directly drive API purchase and procurement, ensure cost optimization, vendor excellence, and build a robust supply chain that supports our ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement of APIs (Domestic market).
- Build & nurture long-term vendor partnerships with reliability & cost competitiveness.
- Drive high-value negotiations, contracts & commercial strategies to ensure profitability.
- Track API market intelligence – pricing trends, supply-demand risks, and competition.
- Collaborate with Regulatory, QA, Finance & SCM teams for vendor approvals & smooth onboarding.
- Ensure strict compliance with domestic pharma procurement & quality standards.
- Develop & execute long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned with company growth plans.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong expertise in API Sourcing and Procuring (Domestic).Excellence in vendor development & negotiations.Deep knowledge of Pharma Supply Chain & Compliance.Strategic mindset with proven commercial management skills.Qualifications
B.Pharm / M.Pharm / MBA (Supply Chain / Procurement).10–20 years of experience in API sourcing & procurement (Domestic).Proven track record in handling large-scale procurement deals.The Ideal Candidate
A seasoned purchase leader with strong commercial instincts.Well-networked in the domestic API vendor ecosystem.Exceptional negotiator with a balance of cost & quality focus.Strong leadership with cross-functional collaboration ability.Thrives in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.Must have the ability to handle yearly ₹250 to ₹500 crores of sourcing raw materials.Why Join Us
Opportunity to lead API sourcing (Domestic) for a high-growth pharma organization.Strategic role with direct impact on business profitability & supply security.Exposure to multi-crore procurement and leadership responsibilities.Skills Required
Vendor Development, Commercial Management, Negotiations