Procurement Executive

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in the UAE is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage inventory and ensure timely supply of pharmaceutical items. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include negotiating with vendors, maintaining accurate records, and analyzing data for inventory optimization. Strong relationships with suppliers are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a relevant procurement role.
• Experience in the pharmacy sector in UAE is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and stock master records.
• Procure pharmaceutical items and ensure timely deliveries.
• Conduct demand forecasting and planning.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors.
• Ensure data integrity in ERP and EMR systems.
• Identify risks in the supply chain.
• Collaborate with warehouse management for discrepancies.
• Stay updated with healthcare regulations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Implement inventory control systems.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Responsibilities

.Maintain order and stock master records, ensure accurate records of purchases, pricing, and contracts.

• Procure all required pharmaceutical items, follow up for delivers, ensures no late deliveries with suppliers.
• Conduct demand forecasting and demand planning.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms with vendors to secure the best possible deals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensuring that the integrity of Data within ERP and EMR Systems is up to par with the current agreement with vendors, Inventory levels, current price, vendor sources etc.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including supply disruptions, product recalls, and quality issues.
• Collaborate with warehouse management to resolve inventory and delivery discrepancies.
• Stay up to date with changing regulations and requirements in the healthcare industry, especially those related to pharmaceuticals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for inventory optimization.
• Implement inventory control and management systems to prevent product expiry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• 3-5 years' experience in relevant role or relevant field of pharmacy experience in UAE will be an advantage