Procurement Operations Partner

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Role: Procurement Operations Partner

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Strategic Sourcing

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 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
• Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals
• Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time

Job Purpose

Responsible for achieving business objectives by ensuring the timely submission of quotations and the uninterrupted supply of essential input materials—including raw materials, kits, consumables, reagents, animals, and stationeries—for the Biology vertical and other assigned business units.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Intelligence/Best Practices: The individual will develop and maintain deep market knowledge in one or more spend categories. They will identify and implement industry best practices to drive value creation and operational efficiency.
2. Strategic Sourcing & Collaboration: Collaborate internally with Biologics Category Leads and external partners in the US and China. Lead both local and global sourcing projects through the strategic sourcing process, culminating in supplier negotiations and contract execution (Category: Biology / Research Services)
3. Procurement Operations
   1. Source & select competitive global vendors for raw materials (Biology Category); preparation of detailed comparison statement capturing last PO price, internal estimation, arriving at a negotiation strategy
   2. Engage in techno-commercial discussions with local and global vendors on cost, delivery, freight, and other terms
   3. Achieve excellence in delivery of materials / animals / services to all projects to meet customer expectations (PR-PO, QUOTIF, etc.)
   4. Handle SEZ/EOU documentation, co-ordinate with cross-functional teams for licensing requirements of restricted materials
4. Procurement Operations

1. Vendor Sourcing & Evaluation: Identify and select competitive global vendors for raw materials. Prepare detailed comparison statements including last PO price, internal cost estimates, and formulate negotiation strategies.
2. Techno-Commercial Engagement: Conduct comprehensive techno-commercial discussions with both local and international vendors, covering aspects such as pricing, delivery schedules, freight terms, and other contractual conditions.
3. Operational Excellence: Ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials, animals, and services across all projects to meet customer expectations. Manage procurement processes including PR-PO cycles, QUOTIF evaluations, and related workflows.
4. Regulatory Compliance: Handle SEZ/EOU documentation and coordinate with cross-functional teams to fulfill licensing requirements for restricted materials, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

5. Supplier Identification and Management: The individual in this role will be responsible for identifying, negotiating with, and managing suppliers who provide goods and services aligned with Syngene’s CRO/R&D requirements. This includes developing RFx documents, executing contracts, and adhering to Preferred Supplier Strategies.
6. Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: Lead strategic sourcing efforts such as spend analysis, category management, supply-demand market intelligence, benchmarking, clean-sheet costing, and negotiations. Ensure process compliance and maintain high levels of internal stakeholder satisfaction.
7. Cost Optimization: Drive cost optimization by developing alternate sourcing strategies and leveraging effective negotiation techniques. Finalize contracts that define pricing, discount structures, and rebate mechanisms across categories.
8. MIS Reporting: Prepare and present management reports highlighting key findings, recommendations, and actionable insights. Focus on identifying opportunities for cost savings, operational improvements, and risk mitigation.
9. Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). Address and resolve disputes, monitor vendor performance, and conduct regular reviews to drive continuous improvement. Engage with critical suppliers to ensure negotiated value is realized and sustained.

Educational Qualification:

1. Bachelor's degree / BSc with relevant experience (preferably with Biology/Biotechnology as one of the subjects)
2. PG Dip. MM or MBA is an added advantage

Technical/functional Skills:

1. Strategic & Tactical Sourcing
2. Logistics / SEZ / EOU compliance
3. Vendor evaluation and selection criteria, such as capacity, capabilities, and compliance.
4. Cold chain / temperature-controlled shipments
5. Good knowledge on eco-system / Pharmaceuticals / CRO / CDMO

Syngene Values:

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

•      Excellence

•      Integrity

•      Professionalism

Experience:

1. Should have experience in strategic sourcing with a minimum of 2-5 years in pharmaceuticals / life sciences
2. Vendor development, negotiation, and annual rate contract.
3. Identification of supply risks, mitigation plan (proactively execution of the plan)
4. Collaboration, cost optimization, and value creation.
5. Proven skills in negotiation and understanding of commercial law.
6. Market intelligence, benchmarking knowledge, and awareness of best practices.
7. MIS reporting - conversant in generating SAP reports, collating data for analysis.
8. Act as the go-to person for all material & service needs of projects, interfacing b/w vendors and users to obtain and finalize techno-commercial offers.
9. Support strategic initiatives such as – working capital management & digital initiatives like e-procurement, Automations, B2B Integration, etc.

Behavioral Skills:

1. Partners with Customer
2. Understands customer needs
3. Drives Accountability
4. Stakeholder management skills

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.