Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONDesignation: Lead - Procurement Operations (Procure to Pay)Job Location: BangaloreDepartment: Supply ChainAbout SyngeneIncorporated 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. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 5000+ 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 spiritThe incumbent would provide able leadership, strategic direction and drive operational excellence in Fulfilment (Procure to Pay) operationsKey Responsibilities: * Responsible for on-time Delivery of Materials and Services of Business units; Manage end to end SCM P2P process from PO creation to Payment release (Procure to Pay - Centre of Excellence)

• Drive team contribution to maintain high performance while making decisions and allocating resources in a cost-efficient manner.
• Manage complete loop of Supplier performance evaluation, feedback and improvement actions across Business unit to secure on-time & quality delivery of products
• Drive Improve productivity levels across team with Automation, Digitisation tools to optimise the process & resources
• Responsible for compliance; ensuring end to end records are effectively maintained and procurements are documented from creation to Utilisation.
• Implement inventory control measures to ensure the inventory minimisation, Optimize stock holding and automate Inventory control solution and paperwork.
• Deliver training and provide mentoring in Root Cause Analysis, process optimisation, 5S and Kaizen and while being an exemplar of all these skills.
• Effectively envisage potential risk with mitigation plans to minimise impact on deliverables to ensure seamless operations.
• Ensure continuous Performance improvement by motivating and upskilling the team members.
• Adhere & maintain all SOPs, guidelines and documentation of the strategic sourcing department.
• To Co-ordinate with various Govt depts, like SEZ, EOU, DGFT, Animal husbandry and Animal Quarantine, State excise, in case of requirement.
• To report non-conformities and implement corrective preventive actions in specific areas of operation

Key Responsibilities in area of Safety :

• 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

Educational Qualification:

• B. Tech/ BE /B Pharma/Any Graduation with relevant experience
• PG in SCM/MM or MBA is an advantage

• Good understanding of Procurement systems, Warehousing & logistics, GMP/Non GMP Quality system and compliance requirement of Pharma.
• Fair level of expertise in Procurement Operations and drive performance & Operational excellence
• Fair understanding of Chemical & Biologics products, production process and associated cost drivers for Procurement
• Strategic capability to assess the suppliers on their capabilities including cost, innovation and technology collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of company`s compliance and regulations like,. EHSS, cGMP, ISO, ESG, Sustainable procurement etc.

Experience: * Should have experience in Procurement operations with 10+ years of experience in Pharma / FMCG/ Auto/ Aerospace or any other production intense industry

• Must have handled at least 500+ cr Material procurement with a team of minimum 5 members
• Experience in material management in EOU/ SEZ with taxes, duties and other financial implications

Behavioral Skills: * Good communication skills

• Negotiation skills to manage Suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good team player
• Team management skills

Syngene ValuesConsistently demonstrate alignment with our core values * Excellence

• Integrity
• Professionalism

Accountabilities as a Syngene LeaderChampion effective Environment, Occupational Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) practices for the company and oversee compliance with those practices within Biologics business. Play an active leadership role in monitoring and verifying safety performance through Gemba walks and other safety-led activities.

• Foster a corporate culture that promotes an environment, occupational health, safety, and sustainability (EHSS) mindset as well as the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance.

• Put people at the heart of our success by providing clear, active leadership defined by the Syngene leadership framework setting high standards of people management, career planning and talent retention as a priority.

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.

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