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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Pharmacy Purchasing Manager to oversee and manage the purchasing operations of our pharmacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities. The Pharmacy Purchasing Manager will also be responsible for managing inventory and ensuring that all necessary products are always available. This role requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a background in pharmacy or healthcare, experience in purchasing or supply chain management, and strong leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
- Managing daily purchasing activities.
- Training and supervising the purchasing team.
- Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
- Managing inventory and ensuring product availability.
- Coordinating with other departments to ensure all products are available as needed.
- Tracking and reporting key functional metrics.
- Creating and managing the department's budget.
- Making important planning, policy, and strategy decisions.
- Staying updated on new industry trends and changes.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- Previous experience in purchasing or a similar role.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and make important decisions.
- Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain management.
- Proficiency in relevant software, such as Microsoft Office and purchasing management systems.
- Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with purchasing in the pharmaceutical industry?
- How do you handle supplier negotiations?
- Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision under pressure.
- How do you manage inventory to ensure product availability?
- What strategies do you use to manage a purchasing team?