Manages strategic procurement of APIs, excipients, packaging, and services. Develops vendor sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity and cost savings. Leads supplier qualification, audits, and performance management programs. Negotiates contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with key suppliers. Manages approved vendor list and qualification of alternate suppliers. Ensures procurement compliance with GMP, regulatory, and company requirements. Coordinates with QA for vendor qualification and incoming material inspection. Monitors global API market trends and manages single-source supply risks. Manages procurement team and develops staff capabilities in strategic sourcing. Oversees purchase order management and on-time delivery performance tracking. Coordinates with regulatory affairs for DMF and CEP certificate management. Prepares procurement savings reports and category management strategies. Stays current with pharmaceutical raw material market dynamics and regulations.