Key Responsibilities:
Lead procurement operations within the organization and maintain relationships with suppliers.
Identify and engage suppliers, negotiate terms, monitor deliveries, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage procurement planning and reporting.
Collaborate with internal departments, including R&D, production, regulatory affairs, and HR, to ensure efficient and well-organized procurement.
Define purchasing requirements based on internal customer needs, source alternative suppliers, prioritize quotations, negotiate commercial terms, reduce costs, issue purchase orders, track deliveries, approve payments, and onboard new suppliers.
Deep understanding of import and export processes, including classification of various materials such as hazardous substances, food products, and pharmaceuticals.
Requirements:
Relevant academic degree.
Familiarity with GMP regulations and pharmaceutical industry requirements.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing.
End-to-end procurement process ownership.
Experience in supplier sourcing (local & international).
Strong background in complex procurement processes, including international purchasing, import procedures, customs clearance, cost reduction, contract negotiations.
Proficiency in PRIORITY ERP (purchase requests, orders, budget tracking, approved suppliers, reporting).
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry – an advantage.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving supply chain and logistics challenges.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently with multiple stakeholders (production, planning, quality, maintenance, finance, etc.).
High attention to detail, professionalism, creative problem-solving, data analysis, and ability to engage cross-functional teams.
Basic proficiency in English (reading & writing).
Temporary position for maternity leave coverage.
