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The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Purchasing Specialist (Contract Role) in Hyderabad, India
Description
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.
At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Brief Job Overview
This position involves procurement of goods, services and other commercial activities for USP India. The responsibilities include organizing purchase activities involving record of receivables, supplier management, evaluation and communication. Coordinate with vendors, service providers for order fulfillment process and its record keeping. Assist with Internal and third-party audit requirements and fulfilments. Goods & services certified Invoices submission to F & A for payment process. Generate periodical reports and MIS. Organize and maintain Procurement & Logistics documents as per SOP/ Audit compliance. The overall objective of the role is to provide goods and services on time to the testing laboratory and working under the guidelines of cost allocations and target timelines for the site, while having enough controls and efficient practices in place.
In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.
Procurement Roles and Responsibilities:
Procurement of Engineering Equipment’s, Maintenance Repairs and Operating material, Spares & Consumables, Electricals & Hardware material, Tools & Tackles, High Speed Diesel etc.,
Procurement of IT related Hardware and Software’s. Desktops and Laptops, Computer Peripherals
Personal Protective Equipment’s for lab staff, Nitrile Gloves, OHC Generic Medicines etc.,
Stationery and Housekeeping items for Administrative Department.
Gifting, Printing and Training requirements for USP India stakeholders / user groups.
Renewal of Annual Maintenance Contracts for Engineering, IT, Administrative and EHS/Safety equipment’s.
Execute end to end Requisition to Pay (RTP) process as per USP guidelines and SOP.
Close interaction with internal and external USP stakeholders, understand their needs/demands and fulfilment.
Identification of potential new source of vendors for required goods from domestic and overseas market towards vendor development.
Facilitate users with budgetary quotations from domestic & overseas vendors on timely manner.
Strive to achieve maximum cost savings and beneficial terms through effective negotiation.
Expedite material deliveries and follow-ups with vendors / service providers on daily basis.
Prepare and submit periodic MIS and any other ad-hock reports.
Invoice submissions to Finance & Accounts and follow-up for vendor payments.
Organize and maintain Procurement documentation, records under USP’s Purchase SOP.
Support audit requirements & fulfilments as per USP guidelines & Quality Management Systems.
Basic Qualifications
Preferably an Engineering graduate or Any Graduate from a Recognized University/Institute with a proven experience of 6 - 9 years in Purchasing/SCM domain.
Preferred Qualifications
Post-Graduation in Material Management or Business Administration in SCM will be given an added weightage. Working in ERP environment (Oracle or SAP is must).
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Benefits
USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.
Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific.
Job Category Purchasing
Job Type Full-Time