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. Read to learn more ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gd7brT8S 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.