Procurement Senior Manager (Local & Foreign)

- Develop and implement local and international procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and production requirements.

- Lead the procurement team, establish performance targets, and monitor departmental KPIs.

- Develop annual procurement plans and budgets in coordination with Planning, Production, Quality, R&D, Finance, and other relevant departments.

- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and procurement efficiency.

- Establish procurement policies, procedures, and approval workflows in line with company requirements.

- Manage the sourcing and purchasing of raw materials used in pharmaceutical or cosmetics manufacturing, including active ingredients where applicable, excipients, chemicals, oils, surfactants, emulsifiers, preservatives, fragrances, and other formulation ingredients.

- Ensure raw materials are sourced according to approved specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.

- Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and R&D to ensure supplier qualification and material compliance.

- Monitor raw material availability, lead times, shelf life, minimum order quantities, and safety stock requirements.

- Develop alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate shortages, supplier dependency, and supply chain disruptions.

- Manage relationships with local suppliers and manufacturers to ensure competitive pricing, reliable quality, and timely delivery.

- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual agreements.

- Evaluate local market conditions and identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities.

- Ensure local purchasing activities comply with approved budgets, procurement policies, and required documentation.

- Lead international sourcing activities and manage relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.

- Negotiate international purchasing agreements, prices, payment terms, Incoterms, and delivery conditions.

- Coordinate with Logistics, Shipping, Finance, and Customs Clearance teams to ensure smooth import operations.

- Monitor international market trends, foreign currency fluctuations, freight costs, supplier lead times, and geopolitical risks.

- Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs requirements, and applicable documentation procedures.

- Develop sourcing alternatives across international markets to secure competitive pricing and uninterrupted supply.

- Identify, assess, qualify, and develop local and international suppliers.

- Conduct supplier evaluations based on quality, cost, delivery performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

- Lead supplier negotiations and establish long-term strategic partnerships.

- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, corrective action plans, and periodic business reviews.

- Maintain an approved supplier base and reduce supply risks through diversification and contingency planning.

- Develop procurement budgets and monitor spending against approved financial plans.

- Analyze raw material prices, total landed costs, currency impacts, freight charges, and other purchasing expenses.

- Lead cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or product specifications.

- Track savings, price variances, and procurement performance through regular reports.

- Support Finance in payment planning, supplier reconciliation, and working capital optimization.

- Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, applicable laws, and relevant pharmaceutical or cosmetics quality requirements.

- Coordinate with QA and QC on supplier audits, material specifications, certificates of analysis (CoAs), and quality documentation.

- Ensure purchased materials meet approved technical specifications and required regulatory standards.

- Support supplier-related investigations, non-conformance management, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), where applicable.

- Maintain complete and accurate procurement records for audits and traceability.

- Work closely with Planning and Production to ensure material availability and avoid production interruptions.

- Coordinate with R&D on new product development, raw material alternatives, and supplier feasibility.

- Collaborate with QA/QC on supplier approval and material quality issues.

- Partner with Finance on budgeting, cash flow, foreign currency exposure, and payment terms.

- Coordinate with Warehousing and Logistics to optimize inventory levels, storage, and material delivery schedules.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, or FMCG manufacturing industries.

- Proven experience managing both local and foreign procurement activities.

- Strong background in sourcing and purchasing manufacturing raw materials, preferably pharmaceutical or cosmetics formulation ingredients.

- Extensive experience in international sourcing, supplier negotiations, import procedures, and customs clearance coordination.

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing procurement teams and strategic supplier relationships.

- Strong understanding of supplier qualification, material specifications, quality documentation, and industry compliance requirements.

- Experience in procurement budgeting, cost analysis, strategic sourcing, and cost-reduction initiatives.

- Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

- Excellent command of English, with strong business communication and negotiation skills.