Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement

About Inventia Healthcare:

Inventia Healthcare is a pioneer in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, with over 40 years of expertise in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) forms. Our global presence spans 45 countries with over ten international facility approvals. Backed by Platinum Equity, we continue to innovate and grow with a strong R&D base in Thane and manufacturing in Ambernath

Position Details

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Indirect Procurement

Experience: 5–7 Years

Location: Ambernath Facility

Industry Preference: Pharma Industry

Role Summary

Responsible for managing procurement activities related to indirect spend, including OPEX, engineering goods & services, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), and small CAPEX .

Ensures efficient sourcing, cost optimization, vendor management, and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of OPEX items such as consumables, utilities, and services.
• Sourcing and procurement of engineering goods and technical services.
• Handling MRO procurement ensuring timely availability of materials.
• Managing procurement of small CAPEX projects.
• Vendor identification, evaluation, onboarding, and development.
• Negotiating pricing, contracts, and service agreements to achieve cost savings.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Managing RFQs, bid comparisons, and PO creation.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders like Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and Finance.
• Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Maintaining procurement documentation and MIS reporting.
• Ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards (GMP compliance for pharma).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Good understanding of indirect procurement categories.
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems preferred.
• Analytical and cost optimization skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Understanding of compliance and audit processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Commerce / Supply Chain Management.

MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.

Preferred Experience

Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing industry.

Knowledge of GMP norms and industry compliance standards.

Exposure to engineering procurement and MRO purchasing.