Executive/ Sr.Executive – API & Excipient Sourcing

> Position: Executive/ Senior Executive – API & Excipient Sourcing > Department: Purchase & Procurement > Location: Corporate Office, Ahmedabad, Gujarat > Experience Required: Minimum 3 - 7 years of experience in API and Excipient sourcing for formulation products. Experience in sourcing for international markets, including Europe, the US and Brazil. Experience in pharmaceutical procurement and vendor management will be preferred. Eligibility Criteria B.Sc. / B.Pharm / M.Pharm / MBA preferred Desired Skills Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and email communication. Knowledge of SAP is preferred. Understanding of GMP compliance and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements. Good coordination, networking and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel as required. Key Responsibilities Identify and develop potential vendors for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients and other pharmaceutical raw materials. Source APIs and critical excipients across domestic and international markets, including the US, EU, Canada, WHO and ROW markets. Float RFQs/inquiries, evaluate and compare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and ensure cost-effective procurement. Prepare purchase orders and obtain approvals from designated authorities. Manage Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), RFQs and sample tracking. Evaluate vendor capabilities in terms of GMP compliance, production capacity, scalability and audit readiness, including USFDA, EU-GMP and WHO requirements. Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) for vendor site audits, DMF/CEP/PIF readiness and maintenance of the Approved Vendor List (AVL). Develop and maintain second-sourcing and dual-sourcing plans to minimize supply chain risks and dependency on single suppliers. Coordinate with vendors to address regulatory queries raised by regulatory agencies. Obtain and provide supporting documents from vendors for regulatory dossier submissions. Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve pre-delivery and post-delivery issues. Prepare purchase MIS and other procurement-related reports on a regular basis. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure uninterrupted production and business operations. Ensure timely vendor payments in coordination with the concerned stakeholders. Complete special assignments within defined timelines and travel for procurement-related activities as required. About the company profile: Kindly go through our official website www.coronaremedies.com -- Warm regards, Yash M Bharucha Assistant Manager - Corporate HR CORONA Remedies Limited LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/yash-m-bharucha-a92a7555/