The Role
Manage end-to-end procurement, vendor evaluation, and inventory for R&D chemicals, consumables and packaging. Coordinate inbound/outbound logistics, hazardous material handling, waste disposal, and regulatory/EHS compliance. Maintain stores operations, material traceability, documentation, and vendor relationships to support R&D activities.
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About Us
We are a specialty chemicals manufacturing company with a full stack solution from R&D to manufacturing and global supply chain of chemicals to 26+ countries. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India we cater to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, industrial chemicals, food, nutraceuticals and animal nutrition industries.
Our B2B fulfillment platform supports businesses globally in developing and manufacturing chemicals from lab to commercial scale. With a team of in-house R&D experts and scientists, we offer custom synthesis and route scouting services to support manufacturers in product development.
We are VC backed - here is a read. We are 450+ people strong and have entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE and Indonesia. We are currently exporting to over 17 countries from India.
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The Associate – SCM (Purchase & Stores) - CDMO will be responsible for managing procurement, inventory, stores operations, logistics coordination, and compliance activities for the R&D facility. The role requires a strong understanding of R&D material requirements, laboratory consumables, packaging materials, vendor management, waste disposal processes, and regulatory compliance to ensure seamless support for research and development activities.
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for R&D chemicals, reagents, laboratory consumables, equipment, and packaging materials.
- Source and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Generate purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers for timely deliveries.
- Negotiate commercial terms and maintain healthy vendor relationships.
- Track procurement budgets and optimize procurement costs.
- Maintain accurate inventory records of chemicals, consumables, packaging materials, spare parts, and laboratory supplies.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure uninterrupted availability of critical R&D materials.
- Conduct periodic inventory audits and stock reconciliations.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and issuance of materials as per safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain material traceability and inventory documentation.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics for R&D samples, chemicals, intermediates, and packaging materials.
- Manage domestic and international shipment documentation, where applicable.
- Ensure safe transportation and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Coordinate with courier partners, freight vendors, and internal stakeholders for timely movement of materials.
- Ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) guidelines and laboratory compliance requirements.
- Maintain documentation related to material receipts, storage, transportation, and disposal.
- Support audits by maintaining accurate SCM and inventory records.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations related to chemical handling and storage.
- Coordinate with approved vendors for disposal of laboratory waste, hazardous waste, chemical waste, and packaging waste.
- Maintain waste disposal records and statutory documentation.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal waste management procedures.
- Monitor waste disposal schedules and vendor performance.
- Manage procurement and inventory of R&D-specific packaging materials.
- Understand compatibility requirements for chemical and sample packaging.
- Coordinate packaging requirements for sample dispatches and product evaluations.
- Ensure packaging materials meet safety and regulatory standards.
- 2–5 years of experience in SCM, Purchase, Stores, or Logistics within an R&D, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemical, Biotech, or Manufacturing environment.
- Experience handling laboratory consumables, chemicals, and R&D materials is preferred.
- Hands-on exposure to waste disposal processes and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of R&D procurement and inventory management.
- Knowledge of laboratory consumables, chemicals, packaging materials, and logistics operations.
- Familiarity with hazardous material handling and waste disposal regulations.
- Understanding of EHS and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Skills Required
- 2-5 years experience in SCM, Purchase, Stores, or Logistics within R&D, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemical, Biotech, or Manufacturing
- Experience handling laboratory consumables, chemicals, and R&D materials
- Hands-on exposure to waste disposal processes and compliance requirements
- Strong understanding of R&D procurement and inventory management
- Knowledge of laboratory consumables, chemicals, packaging materials, and logistics operations
- Familiarity with hazardous material handling and waste disposal regulations
- Understanding of EHS and regulatory compliance requirements
- Vendor management and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management tools, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
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The Company
What We Do
Scimplify is a science-first company specializing in the end-to-end development and manufacturing of specialty chemicals, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and industrial chemicals.
