Global Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Title: Global Supplier Relationship Manager Location: Ambernath, India Job Type: Full Time (Hybrid) Reporting: Global Procurement Director About PolyPeptide Group: PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries (“PolyPeptide”) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide’s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. OUR VALUES Trust: We build and maintain trust in all our relationships – both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team. Innovation: We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face. Excellence: We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers. Position Overview As a Global Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) , you will play a critical role in ensuring the long-term performance, reliability, and strategic development of PolyPeptide Group’s strategic and critical suppliers , with an initial focus on strategic direct material suppliers . You will act as the primary interface between PolyPeptide Group and its key suppliers , driving structured relationship governance, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, and Quality , you will ensure supplier accountability, alignment with business requirements, and measurable contributions to cost, delivery, quality, risk mitigation, sustainability, and ESG objectives . Key Responsibilities 1. Supplier Relationship Management & Governance Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for assigned strategic direct material suppliers, acting as the Supplier PMO Office . Serve as the single point of contact between PolyPeptide Group and key suppliers. Coordinate and align interfaces across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, and Quality functions. Establish, manage, and continuously improve supplier governance frameworks , including: Executive Review Meetings Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) Supplier performance and risk reviews Continuous improvement and collaboration initiatives Consolidate, track, and report progress against the supplier collaboration and improvement agenda . Monitor supplier KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, service, and sustainability , and drive corrective and preventive actions where required. Actively collaborate with suppliers to enhance reliability, transparency, responsiveness, and operational excellence . 2. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Collaboration Partner closely with Operations (Supply Chain, Planning), Quality, and R&D to ensure short- and mid-term material availability . Support new product introductions, technical changes, and process improvements by aligning suppliers with PolyPeptide’s technical, quality, and regulatory requirements. Serve as an escalation point for supplier-related issues impacting material availability, quality, or business continuity. Facilitate structured communication and alignment between internal stakeholders and suppliers. 3. Risk Management, ESG, Compliance & Governance Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supplier-related risks , including: Capacity constraints Supply continuity risks Geopolitical and market risks Regulatory and compliance risks Promote and monitor compliance with PolyPeptide Group requirements related to Quality, Sustainability, ES