Specialist FEM (Formulation External Manufacturing) NA&EU

The Specialist – FEM (Formulation External Manufacturing) NA&EU - under strategic procurement team, will manage external manufacturing partners (CMOs) to ensure reliable supply, cost optimization, and alignment with business objectives. The role focuses on supplier relationship management, sourcing execution, market intelligence, and stakeholder collaboration across NA&EU markets. It supports vendor development, risk management, contract compliance, and sustainability initiatives. The position also drives innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging supplier capabilities and market insights.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy Execution:

Drive implementation of NA&EU Market strategies to ensure direct alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Share inputs with Category Heads/Leads on scope to optimize specifications within the NA&EU Market, fostering continuous improvement.

Business Partnering:

Proactively communicate and engage with stakeholders (like IPDO leads, Business leads, Planning/Manufacturing, Finance) to gather insights, align priorities, and address potential challenges in the NA&EU Market (if applicable).

Establish a structured feedback mechanism with stakeholders to understand their evolving needs and preferences.

Supplier Relationship Management:

Manage all suppliers (except key strategic suppliers) for the respective NA&EU Market including active engagement, governance, identification, and escalation of supply risk to Category Head

Support AVD activities through vendor scouting, vendor review, testing etc. if applicable.

NA&EU Assessment:

Conduct NA&EU research to gather intelligence, identify opportunities, and support development of should cost.

Utilize the obtained NA&EU insights to support informed decision-making within the category.

Sourcing Event Execution:

Gather business requirements for sourcing events from user teams.

Handle vendor scouting and execution of sourcing strategy.

Resolve vendor queries and ensure timely bid submission.

Conduct rate analysis (preferably through a digital tool) of vendor bids and prepare negotiation packs for supplier discussions.

Monitoring:

Assist in contract management, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and adherence to procurement policies.

Sustainability:

Collaborate with suppliers to implement roadmap for improving % ESG compliance by suppliers.

Assist collation of industry developments and future trends to identify potential opportunity areas.

Innovation:

Facilitate supplier interactions to source innovative ideas and solutions, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.

Facilitate the implementation of identified innovative solutions while managing associated risks.

Educational Qualification

Pharma/Science Graduate with MBA (Supply Chain/Operations) with 5-9 years of experience in a pharma industry handling Sourcing

Skills & Attributes Functional Skills

Good understanding of Supply Chain operations, Procurement strategies, systems & processes

Knowledge of Operations in pharmaceutical industry, Generics business, Regulatory framework

Good knowledge of the regulated NA&EU, vendors base

Good understanding of recent trends & NA&EU intelligence, business dynamics

Resident Skills

Compliance Management

Lean Methodologies

Root Cause Analysis

Behavioural Skills

Ability to execute strategies for business impact

Ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments

Analytical skills to optimize specifications within the NA&EU Market, fostering continuous improvement

Ability to build & manage stakeholder and supplier relationships

Ability to analyse data and make decisions effectively

Effective communication & collaboration skills

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalyse your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

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