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End-to-End Sourcing Management\nOwn the complete sourcing lifecycle, from understanding business requirements and identifying suppliers to price negotiation, order coordination, and delivery follow-up.\nManage sourcing requirements for general raw materials, KSMs, intermediates, and APIs across multiple therapeutic and product categories.\nEnsure timely sourcing support for customer enquiries, sales opportunities, and ongoing business requirements.\nDevelop effective sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, customer commitments, and profitability targets.\n2. Supplier Development & Relationship Management\nIdentify, evaluate, onboard, and manage pharmaceutical manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and trading partners.\nBuild and maintain a strong supplier network across domestic and international markets.\nEstablish long-term supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, consistent quality, and reliable material availability.\nExplore alternative suppliers and develop backup sourcing options to mitigate supply risks.\n3. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization\nLead negotiations on material pricing, payment terms, credit periods, minimum order quantities, lead times, and other commercial conditions.\nBenchmark supplier quotations against prevailing market prices and identify cost-saving opportunities.\nEvaluate sourcing options based on overall commercial viability, gross margins, and business requirements.\nWork closely with the business team to improve sourcing competitiveness and maximize profitability.\n4. Market Intelligence & Strategic Sourcing\nTrack market trends, price movements, material availability, and supplier capacity across pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, KSMs, and APIs.\nIdentify new products, manufacturers, and sourcing opportunities that can support business expansion.\nDevelop market intelligence on key suppliers, competitive pricing, and emerging supply-demand trends.\nSupport backward integration, alternative sourcing, and strategic supplier partnerships wherever commercially viable.\n6. 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