Associate – SCM (Purchase) – CDMO R&D

About Us

Scimplify is a specialty chemicals manufacturing company offering a full-stack solution—from R&D and custom synthesis to large-scale manufacturing and doorstep delivery. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, we serve multiple industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals and industrial chemicals to personal care and fragrances.

We enable 1000+ business across 30+ countries to develop and scale innovative chemicals from lab to commercial production.We have raised $40 million in Series B funding, taking its total funding to $54 million. The round was co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments.We are a team of 450+ professionals with entities in India, Japan, USA, UAE, and Indonesia. We are VC backed - here is a read .

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Role Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• •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.

Stores & Inventory Management

• •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.

R&D Logistics Coordination

• •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.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• •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.

Waste Management & Disposal

• •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.

Packaging Material Management

• •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.

Experience

• •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.

Required Skills

• •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.