The Purchase and Admin Executive at UniQTainerr is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of materials, equipment, and services required for biotech manufacturing operations, while managing administrative infrastructure and vendor ecosystems efficiently and compliantly.
2. Reporting Structure
Direct Reports:
Inventory Assistant
Vendor Follow-up Coordinator
Cross-Functional Coordination With:
Operations Teams
Finance Teams
Quality & Regulatory Teams
Stores & Dispatch Teams
3. Key Responsibilities
3.1 Procurement & Supply Chain
Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle: requisition → vendor sourcing → RFQ → negotiation → PO → delivery tracking → invoice coordination
Source and procure:
Laboratory consumables (reagents, chemicals, media)
Equipment & spares (bioreactors, centrifuges, filtration units)
Packaging materials
Maintenance and utility items
Develop and maintain a qualified vendor database with comparative benchmarking
Conduct cost analysis and negotiations to optimize procurement spend
Ensure on-time availability of materials to avoid production downtime
Monitor inventory levels in coordination with stores (min-max, reorder levels)
Handle import procurement (if applicable): documentation, coordination with CHA, customs clearance
3.2 Compliance & Documentation
Ensure procurement processes comply with:
ISO 13485 (if applicable)
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Internal SOPs and audit requirements
Maintain accurate records:
Purchase Orders (POs)
Vendor agreements
GRNs (Goods Receipt Notes)
Invoice tracking
Support internal and external audits (documentation readiness)
3.3 Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors
Maintain vendor performance scorecards (quality, delivery, cost)
Build strategic partnerships for critical supplies
Resolve vendor disputes and ensure service quality
3.4 Administrative Operations
Oversee facility management:
Office maintenance, housekeeping, security, utilities
Manage AMCs (Annual Maintenance Contracts) for equipment and infrastructure
Handle travel, logistics, and office asset management
Coordinate with IT, HR, and Finance for admin-related requirements
3.5 Cost & Budget Control
Track procurement and admin budgets
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
Generate MIS reports on:
Procurement spend
Vendor performance
Inventory status
3.6 Attitude and Mindset
· Hands-on execution (not just coordination)
· Ability to build systems from scratch (vendor base, SOPs, trackers)
· Cross-functional collaboration mindset
· Ownership-driven, resource-efficient approach.
4. Metrics of Success (KPIs)
On-time procurement rate >95%.
Procurement cost savings ≥10% YoY through negotiation and sourcing strategies.
Vendor satisfaction and performance audit scores >90%.
Zero stockouts on essential materials.
Purchase order cycle time ≤48 hours.
Reduction in vendor complaints and non-conformities.
Admin Service quality and cost efficiency
5. Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s in Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Experience: 2 -4 years in purchase and admin, preferably in biotech, pharma, or medical devices industry.
Skills: Vendor negotiation, ERP systems, inventory control, procurement analytics, and regulatory alignment.