Senior Executive – Procurement

Role Overview

• Purchase Order Management (Purchase to Pay)
• Inventory Management
• Supplier Management
• Creation and Maintenance of SAP masters
• Responsible for ensuring timely delivery and availability of Direct Procurement (e.g., Packaging Materials, APIs, Excipients, Chemicals) as a primary focus, along with coordination and support for Indirect Procurement including laboratory and factory consumables, maintenance, IT, services, and framework orders
• Accurate demand supply analysis of the products and conversion of confirmed demand to purchase order with suppliers.
• Regular follow up with suppliers for timely delivery
• Accurate flow of information to all relevant members of the organization
• Resolution of issues within given timelines
• Creating and maintaining SAP masters like material master/Info record etc as per requirement
• MIS reports creation
• Overall Supplier Management Responsibility for operational task: securing service level and optimal stock level, responsibility for operative purchasing process flow for certain suppliers, forecast updates, orders (purchase orders, re-scheduling, and stock transfers), delivery follow-up with supplier, invoicing process, logistics coordination
• To be main point of contact for operative tasks both towards the supplier and internally within Orion: participation in internal cross-functional meetings related to operative purchasing issues, and providing timely information internally regarding product availability
• Supporting the Manager responsible for Supplier and category management and development
• Maintaining and updating (when necessary) SAP Masters information for purchased products

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical procurement, with primary responsibility for Direct Procurement (e.g., Packaging Materials, APIs, Excipients, Chemicals, and Finished Products), along with hands-on experience in Indirect Procurement including laboratory and factory consumables, maintenance, IT, services, and framework orders, preferably for EU / US markets.
• Experience with SAP / S/4HANA or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Experience or awareness of using AI-driven tools to support procurement efficiency, reporting, or decision-making will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of EU requirements and ICH guidelines is desired.
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal & written) and Good Interpersonal Skills.
• Task oriented with learning attitude
• Logical and analytical ability
• Ability to work in team and flexibility to adapt to change
• Proactive with a desire to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• An excellent opportunity to work in an inspiring & important role in the area of Supplier Management
• Great opportunity to become part of the wholly owned subsidiary of globally operating Orion Group
• Possibility to utilize your own strengths with the support of the professionals
• Flexible, high-spirit working environment where your skills are appreciated
• Good work-life balance
• Clear, transparent processes and responsible supervisors are our benefits to the personnel