# Purchase Head

> Weekday AI · Mumbai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-08

**Salary:** INR 2,000,000–7,000,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients**

**Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 7000000 (ie INR 20-70 LPA)**

Experience: 10+ yrs

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: full-time

We are seeking an experienced **Purchase Head** to lead and strengthen the procurement function for R&D and product development operations. This role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing, vendor management, procurement planning, and supply continuity for critical materials including APIs, excipients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, and research-related inputs.

As a senior procurement leader, you will play a key role in ensuring timely availability of materials required for research, development, scale-up, and commercial operations while maintaining cost efficiency, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a strong understanding of pharmaceutical and chemical sourcing markets, supplier ecosystems, commercial negotiations, and procurement best practices.

You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, and supply chain teams to establish a robust procurement framework that supports innovation, operational excellence, and business growth.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead end-to-end procurement activities for APIs, excipients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, laboratory materials, and R&D consumables.
-   Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives and product development timelines.
-   Build and manage a reliable supplier network to ensure uninterrupted material availability and competitive pricing.
-   Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, payment terms, and supply contracts with domestic and international vendors.
-   Collaborate closely with R&D teams to understand evolving material requirements and identify suitable sourcing options.
-   Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and risk factors before onboarding.
-   Drive vendor performance management through regular reviews of quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
-   Monitor market trends, raw material pricing, supplier developments, and emerging sourcing opportunities.
-   Establish procurement policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to improve efficiency and compliance.
-   Ensure timely procurement planning to avoid project delays and production disruptions.
-   Partner with finance and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels, working capital, and procurement costs.
-   Identify alternate sourcing strategies and contingency plans to mitigate supply risks.
-   Lead procurement budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for senior management.
-   Mentor and develop procurement teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

### What Makes You a Great Fit

-   10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within pharmaceuticals, chemicals, life sciences, or related industries.
-   Strong expertise in sourcing APIs, excipients, intermediates, specialty chemicals, and R&D materials.
-   Proven experience managing strategic procurement functions and supplier relationships.
-   Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
-   Strong understanding of pharmaceutical procurement practices, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
-   Ability to balance cost optimization with quality, compliance, and supply continuity.
-   Experience handling both domestic and international sourcing operations.
-   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
-   Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
-   Proven leadership experience in managing procurement teams and driving organizational procurement strategies.

### Preferred Skills

-   Purchase Management
-   R&D Procurement
-   API Sourcing
-   Excipients Procurement
-   Intermediates Sourcing
-   Vendor Development
-   Strategic Sourcing
-   Supplier Relationship Management
-   Contract Negotiation
-   Procurement Planning
-   Supply Chain Management
-   Cost Optimization

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/39FA87679D/apply)

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