Procurement Manager
Lupin · Pune District
- Experience5–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted23 Sept 2026
About Lupin
Lupin is hiring in Pune District in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.
Skills
- regulated manufacturing procurement
- direct materials procurement
- indirect procurement
- MRO procurement
- CAPEX procurement
- RFQ/RFP processes
- techno-commercial evaluation
- supplier qualification
- supplier performance management
- contract compliance
- GMP
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP MM
- Ariba
- procurement analytics
- total-cost-of-ownership analysis
- ethical sourcing
- EHS
The role
A procurement manager at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company leads regulated manufacturing procurement, SAP MM sourcing, and supplier performance, while managing CAPEX procurement and cross-functional supply continuity.
Full job description
ROLE PURPOSE
Lead end-to-end procurement for the Pune biotech manufacturing facility across direct materials, indirect categories, MRO, services and site CAPEX. The role will lead and develop the procurement team, ensure supply continuity and compliance, strengthen supplier performance, and deliver sustainable value through disciplined sourcing and cross-functional business partnership.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESLead, coach and develop the site procurement team; establish clear priorities, ownership, service standards and performance measures.Own sourcing and supply assurance for direct materials, process consumables, packaging and other critical GMP requirements.Manage indirect procurement covering MRO, engineering and facility services, utilities, laboratory requirements, AMCs and operating services.Plan and execute CAPEX procurement for process equipment, utilities, automation, cleanrooms, laboratory systems and infrastructure projects.Lead RFQ/RFP processes, techno-commercial evaluations, negotiations, contracting, supplier selection and timely purchase-order execution.Develop category and supplier strategies, alternate sources, localisation opportunities and business-continuity plans for critical requirements.Drive supplier qualification support, performance reviews, corrective actions, contract compliance and risk mitigation in partnership with Quality.Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Projects, Finance and Corporate Procurement to align demand, budgets and timelines.Deliver cost optimisation and cost avoidance using total-cost-of-ownership analysis without compromising quality, service, compliance or continuity.Ensure adherence to procurement policy, delegation of authority, ethical sourcing, audit-ready documentation, EHS expectations and applicable GMP controls.Use SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM, Ariba and procurement analytics to improve visibility, cycle time, compliance and decision quality.Prioritise candidates who combine regulated manufacturing procurement, team leadership and broad portfolio ownership.