DGM - OPEX

To serve as the strategic architect for OPEX spend across 7 formulation plants. This role is responsible for driving bottom-line impact through aggressive cost modelling, strategic sourcing , satisfactory supplier management ,SAP automation, and highly efficient procurement of consumables for all departments ,contracts and energy procurement, while ensuring 100% compliance with global regulatory standards (USFDA/MHRA) and internal financial controls.

A. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Multi-Site Synergy: Consolidate requirements across all 7 sites to leverage economies of scale and unified negotiation power.
• End-to-End OPEX Scope: Oversee procurement for Production (consumables), QC/Lab, Engineering (MRO/Spares), Warehouse, EHS, HR (Admin/Canteen), and Logistics, work contracts.
• Energy & Fuel Management: Direct procurement of Power (Open Access/Grid), HSD, Furnace Oil, and Coal/Biomass. Track global indices to manage price volatility and explore renewable energy alternatives.
• LTA Execution: Establish Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) with robust controls, administration and resolutions.

B. SAP Optimization & Process Re-engineering

• Digital Transformation: Maximize SAP MM utilization. Drive the transition from manual interventions to automated P2P workflows.
• Item Code Harmonization: Lead the synergy of item codes across all 7 locations to ensure data integrity and global spend visibility.
• Operational Innovation: Continuously re-engineer procurement processes to eliminate bottlenecks and "Maverick Spending."

C. Financial Controllership & Decision Making

• Budgetary Monitoring: Act as the financial gatekeeper for plant OPEX budgets. Monitor AOP variances and provide course-correction strategies.
• Make-vs-Buy Capability: Lead cross-functional committees to evaluate the financial viability of in-housing vs. outsourcing services (e.g., maintenance, utilities, logistics).
• Cost Modelling: Develop "Should-Cost" models for high-value consumables to gain an edge during negotiations.
• Savings Mandate: Deliver high-level YoY savings through value engineering and volume bundling.

D. People Management & Team Development

• Team Leadership: Direct management of Site Procurement Leads and Cluster Managers across 7 locations.
• Capability Building: Identify skill gaps and conduct periodic training on SAP modules, negotiation tactics, and pharma-specific compliance.
• Performance Culture: Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high-level internal customer service.
• Succession Planning: Build a talent pipeline within the procurement function to ensure long-term business continuity.

E. Compliance, Audit & Risk Mitigation

• Regulatory Rigor: Ensure all vendors and processes comply with USFDA, MHRA, and WHO-GMP standards for vendor qualification and change control.
• Audit Readiness: Maintain a "Zero-Defect" status for both internal financial audits and external regulatory inspections.
• Single Source Challenges: Proactively identify and qualify alternate vendors for critical single-source items to reduce supply chain risk.

F. MIS & Reporting

• Data Analytics: Prepare and present periodic Management Information Systems (MIS). Sharp in data analytics to drive highly efficient procurement.
• Reporting Metrics: Focus on Spend Analytics, Realized Savings vs. Target, Inventory Turnover, and Supplier Performance Scorecards.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Mandatory B.E. (Mechanical/Chemical) or M. Pharm. (MBA in Supply Chain ispreferred).
• Total Experience: 15 to 20 years of post-qualification experience.
• Industry Expertise: Minimum 10 years in Formulation Pharma specifically managing plant-level OPEX procurement.
• Leadership Capabilities: Proven experience in managing multi-site operations< multiple high demanding stakeholders and leading remote, cross-functional teams , in a high integrity and highly efficient procurement culture.