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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Pharmacy Procurement Manager
Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and organized Pharmacy Procurement Manager to join our team and contribute to streamlining procurement and supply processes. This role is essential for ensuring the availability of necessary pharmaceutical products, maintaining supplier relationships, and optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have experience in the pharmaceutical or medical field, excellent negotiation skills, and a good understanding of industry regulations.
Responsibilities include managing pharmaceutical product orders, evaluating and selecting suppliers, monitoring inventory, and working closely with the sales team and medical staff. The manager must also ensure that all purchases comply with quality standards and current legal regulations.
The Procurement Manager will analyze market trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement effective sourcing strategies. The ability to multitask, work under pressure, and make quick, well-informed decisions is crucial.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, supply chain management, and ERP systems is essential for success in this role. Strong communication and collaboration skills are also critical for maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a direct impact on the quality of services provided to patients. If you are passionate about the pharmaceutical field and have procurement experience, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage the procurement process for pharmaceutical products
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers
- Monitor inventory and place timely orders
- Evaluate supplier performance
- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and quality standards
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify supply needs
- Analyze the market and identify new suppliers
- Optimize procurement costs
- Implement procurement policies and procedures
- Report procurement activities to management
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, economics, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in pharmaceuticals
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products and regulations
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Analytical and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office
- Attention to detail and results-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Team spirit and initiative
- English language proficiency is an advantage
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in pharmaceutical procurement?
- How do you handle difficult supplier relationships?
- Have you worked with ERP systems? If so, which ones?
- How do you ensure compliance with legal regulations in procurement?
- Can you provide an example of a successful negotiation?
- How do you prioritize urgent orders?
- What strategies do you use to optimize costs?
- How do you respond to supply chain crises?
- What performance indicators do you track in procurement?
- How do you collaborate with other departments to identify needs?
