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Purchase Specialist - IVD / Diagnostics Manufacturing (Nagpur)

Nagpur Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Purchase/Procurement Specialist to end‑to‑end procurement of raw materials, reagents, consumables, and critical components essential for IVD manufacturing, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and compliance. Based at the Nagpur plant, the Purchase Specialist works closely with production, QA, R&D, and regulatory teams, gaining deep operational immersion and technical exposure.
  • Step into a plant role offering unmatched hands‑on technical exposure
  • Fast‑track your procurement career in a rapidly growing IVD sector

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent IVD/diagnostics manufacturer producing high‑quality diagnostic kits, reagents, and consumables. Their Nagpur plant is the company's manufacturing hub, driving innovation, production efficiency, and quality excellence for diagnostic products used across India.

Job Description

  • Handle end‑to‑end procurement for reagents, chemicals, plastics, antibodies, filters, and packaging materials.
  • Manage sourcing, evaluation, pricing discussions, and vendor on-boarding.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee procurement cycles in SAP and maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Track supplier performance and identify alternate/local suppliers.
  • Coordinate daily with production, QA, R&D, and regulatory teams.
  • Support new product development through timely procurement of trial and validation materials.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Purchase/Procurement Specialist should have:

  • 8+ years of procurement experience in IVD, diagnostics, reagents, pathology, or medical devices manufacturing.
  • Strong experience sourcing biochemicals, antibodies, plastics, and IVD‑specific materials.
  • Proven experience in vendor development (evaluation, qualification, and on-boarding).
  • Strong negotiation and commercial judgement.
  • High attention to detail and compliance orientation.
  • Worked within ISO 13485/GMP environments.
  • Experience handling import procurement and customs documentation.
  • Proficiency in SAP procurement workflows.
  • Good analytical skills in inventory and cost management.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and effective in managing supply risks.

What's on Offer

  • A plant-based specialist role offering deeper operational exposure than typical office procurement positions.
  • Opportunity to build rare, high‑demand expertise in IVD procurement within a regulated environment.
  • Direct visibility of your impact on production continuity, product quality, and NPD timelines.
  • Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards for experienced IVD procurement professionals.
  • A strong platform for long‑term career growth, with opportunities to deepen domain expertise and expand responsibilities over time.



If you are excited about taking on the role of Purchase/Procurement Specialist and contributing to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Quote job ref
JN-032026-6982362

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Nagpur
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6982362

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