Senior Procurement Lead
- Mauritius
- 41,000 - 50,000
- Permanent
- Added 07/01/2026
- Closing 06/02/2026
- Mrs. Marie Annaëlle PERREAU
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The role oversees the sourcing of raw materials, equipment, indirect goods and services for the company. It requires strong organizational skills, proactive follow-up on purchase orders, excellent cross-functional communication, and strict adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.
R&D Procurement & Sourcing
- Act as the primary procurement interface for R&D
- Lead strategic sourcing of components and materials for new product development projects
- Support the CDMO transformation strategy by identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers Manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contracts
- Follow up on orders for testing, validation, and prototype production
- Ensure material availability aligns with development, validation, and launch timelines
- Actively manage supply risks impacting development milestones
Supplier Change Management &Validation
- Lead suppliers change activities or new supplier validation for existing components in collaboration with R&D and Quality
- Ensure all technical, regulatory, and quality validation activities are completed prior to supplier change implementation
- Ensure all change documentation is approved and released per QMS requirements
Supplier Quality & Documentation
- Maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL)
- Ensure supplier certifications, audits, quality agreements, and compliance documentation are current and controlled in the eQMS
- Support supplier audits, nonconformance management, and regulatory inspections
Corporate & Indirect Procurement
- Support all departments in the sourcing of services and products including maintenance, HR, IT, and general corporate services
- Serve as the procurement focal point across all departments for indirect spend
- Structure vendor selection, contracting, and spend control for indirect categories
Order Management & On-Time Delivery
- Ensure proper follow-up on all purchase orders
- Track delivery dates and ensure on-time delivery performance
- Proactively manage delays and implement supplier recovery plans
- Maintain transparent order status communication with all stakeholders
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in regulated industries (medical device, pharma, biotech preferred)
- Proven experience managing supplier change programs with validation and regulatory impact
- Strong experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) and R&D procurement
- Experience managing both direct materials and indirect services procurement
Skills & Attributes
- Strategic sourcing
- Suppliers change control & validation management
- Supplier quality & regulatory compliance
- Cross-functional leadership
- Delivery performance & risk mitigation
- Strong organisational and time-management skills