Title:  IT Capex & Opex procurement Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: IT CAPEX and OPEX Procurement

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Supply Chain

About Syngene

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development, and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods, and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene’ s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

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 development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings 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

Job Purpose (1-2 Lines)

The incumbent would lead the Strategic procurement of IT CAPEX and OPEX work across Organisation for all locations.

Key Responsibilities:  (Maximum 5-8 Points)

1. Drive Centre of Excellence in the procurement of IT – CAPEX and OPEX requirement at the enterprise level
2. Effectively manage the RFx process and collaborate with IT and Business to ensure that a shared vision exists for services procured
3. Assure on-time delivery of procurement within Budget and deliver savings as per expectations
4. Lead commercial negotiations, contract structure, and tie-up all performance parameters in the contract over the life cycle of a machine/ equipment
5. Provide oversight as part of the Procure to Pay cycle, which includes the outsourcer’s invoice based on the contract's performance and payment schedule.
6. Lead contractual negotiations, negotiate the terms with all stakeholders, and manage the Supplier relationship.
7. Manage vendor performance issues, including documentation, resolution, and, where appropriate, leverage of agreed-upon liquidated damages provisions to ensure that company’s interests are protected.

Educational Qualification:  

1. B. Tech/ BE
2. MBA is an advantage

Technical/Functional Skills: (Maximum 4-6 Points)

1. Good understanding of the Supply market of IT services (outsource types, contractors, service providers, Licences).
2. Cost estimation of IT services and products and the ability to engage technical discussion with suppliers
3. Deep understanding of supply market and price dynamics of Machines/ Equipment in Pharma industry
4. Strategic capability to assess the suppliers on their capabilities, including cost, innovation, and execution capabilities

Experience:

1. At least 10 years of experience in buying IT products and services
2. Experience in material management in EOU/ SEZ with taxes, duties and other financial implications

Behavioral Skills:

1. Good communication skills
2. Negotiation skills to manage Suppliers and internal stakeholders
3. Team building and development

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, 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 accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.