Associate – SCM (Purchase) – CDMO R&D

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for R&D chemicals, reagents, laboratory consumables, equipment, and packaging materials.
• Source and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Generate purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Negotiate commercial terms and maintain healthy vendor relationships.
• Track procurement budgets and optimize procurement costs.

Stores & Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records of chemicals, consumables, packaging materials, spare parts, and laboratory supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure uninterrupted availability of critical R&D materials.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliations.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and issuance of materials as per safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain material traceability and inventory documentation.

R&D Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for R&D samples, chemicals, intermediates, and packaging materials.
• Manage domestic and international shipment documentation, where applicable.
• Ensure safe transportation and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Coordinate with courier partners, freight vendors, and internal stakeholders for timely movement of materials.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) guidelines and laboratory compliance requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to material receipts, storage, transportation, and disposal.
• Support audits by maintaining accurate SCM and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations related to chemical handling and storage.

Waste Management & Disposal

• Coordinate with approved vendors for disposal of laboratory waste, hazardous waste, chemical waste, and packaging waste.
• Maintain waste disposal records and statutory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal waste management procedures.
• Monitor waste disposal schedules and vendor performance.

Packaging Material Management

• Manage procurement and inventory of R&D-specific packaging materials.
• Understand compatibility requirements for chemical and sample packaging.
• Coordinate packaging requirements for sample dispatches and product evaluations.
• Ensure packaging materials meet safety and regulatory standards.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in SCM, Purchase, Stores, or Logistics within an R&D, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemical, Biotech, or Manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling laboratory consumables, chemicals, and R&D materials is preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to waste disposal processes and compliance requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of R&D procurement and inventory management.
• Knowledge of laboratory consumables, chemicals, packaging materials, and logistics operations.
• Familiarity with hazardous material handling and waste disposal regulations.
• Understanding of EHS and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.