Manager Strategic Sourcing – IT & CAPEX Procurement

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing – IT & CAPEX Procurement

Job Location: Baltimore, USA

About Syngene:  Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures, and SOPs, in letter and spirit.

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
• Contributing to the development of procedures, practices and systems that ensure safe operations and compliance with the company’s integrity & quality standards.
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace always.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams, and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements always in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory training related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
• Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times
• Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals
• Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time

Core Purpose of the Role:

• Manage strategic sourcing activities related to IT and capital equipment (CAPEX) procurement.
• Handle end-to-end procurement for IT infrastructure (networking, servers, software licenses), lab equipment, and machinery.
• Drive efficiency through digital procurement initiatives and process automation.
• Build long-term vendor relationships to ensure quality, timely delivery, compliance, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing activities for IT, lab equipment, and CAPEX procurement including end-to-end RFQ to PO and contract finalization.
• Ensure timely and compliant procurement of IT hardware, software subscriptions, servers, lab instruments, and related systems.
• Manage PR to PO cycle and ensure defined TAT is met.
• Achieve cost savings targets (e.g., 15% vs. budget).
• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams to gather requirements and support planning.
• Work with internal teams and vendors for BOQ finalization, and technical/commercial evaluations.
• Float RFQs using e-procurement tools, collect offers, and conduct technical/commercial evaluations.
• Prepare comparison statements including historical prices, estimates, and negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate with vendors on commercial terms, including cost, delivery, freight, and warranty.
• Handle IT procurement involving servers, switches, routers, storage systems, and subscriptions (e.g., SaaS, cloud).
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and documentation.
• Identify and onboard capable vendors for niche IT and lab equipment requirements.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and supplier performance tracking.
• Coordinate deliveries and installation activities with vendor and internal teams.

Role Accountabilities:

• Meet procurement timelines and cost efficiency goals.
• Ensure accuracy in technical specifications and compliance in documentation.
• Maintain SAP procurement records and ensure alignment with audit standards.
• Act as the point of contact between sourcing, IT, engineering, and lab teams.
• Support digital initiatives such as e-procurement tools and automation.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• Capable of building and developing team capabilities.

Syngene Values:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Specific Requirements for the Role:

1. Experience:
• 8–12 years in IT or CAPEX procurement within pharma, R&D, or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience in sourcing IT systems, lab infrastructure, and high-value capital equipment.
2. Demonstrated Capability:
• Proven track record of handling complex IT and Capex Purchases/contracts.
• Knowledge of contracts and compliance standards.
3. Education:
• B.E. in IT, Mechanical, or related field.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Relationship management (internal and external)
• Result-oriented and customer-focused
• Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Open to learning and taking on new challenges

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.