Procurement Manager
Full time posted 1 week ago in Supply chain Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 32614
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Career Level Manager
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Education Level Bachelor\'s Degree Diploma or equivalent Master’s Degree or equivalent
Job Description
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Develop and implement category strategies for pharmaceuticals, APIs, and related materials.
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Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers (local and international) based on quality, price, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
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Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing, payment terms, and supply contracts.
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Maintain a preferred supplier list and conduct regular business reviews.
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Oversee the purchase order lifecycle from requisition to delivery, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
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Manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing carrying costs and expiry write-offs.
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Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper storage, cold chain management, and timely distribution.
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Ensure all procurement activities comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and local pharmaceutical laws.
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Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to manage supplier audits, certifications, and documentation (e.g., COAs, stability data, DMFs).
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Implement processes to prevent counterfeit or substandard products from entering the supply chain.
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Develop risk mitigation strategies for raw material shortages, geopolitical disruptions, and price volatility.
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Manage supplier qualification for backup sourcing and dual-supplier strategies.
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Adhere to anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and ethical sourcing guidelines.
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Track KPIs: OTIF (On Time In Full), cost savings, purchase price variance (PPV), supplier defect rate, and inventory turnover.
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Lead tender processes, RFPs, and e-auctions for high-value pharmaceutical products.
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Prepare monthly procurement dashboards and budgets.
Job Specification:
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Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Supply Chain Management, or a related life sciences field.
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Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CSCP, APICS) – highly desirable.
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Knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations and pharmaceutical serialization requirements.
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Minimum 5–7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare procurement.
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Proven track record of sourcing APIs, excipients, finished dosage forms, or medical devices.
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Experience managing international suppliers (e.g., India, China, Europe, USA) and navigating import/export regulations (customs, duties, drug licensing).
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Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement modules.
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Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain risks (e.g., temperature-sensitive logistics, short shelf life).
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Knowledge of regulatory documentation: COA (Certificate of Analysis), Stability Studies, Vendor Qualification Files.
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Contract law fundamentals and negotiation tactics.
Required skills
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