Job Description: Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager Purchase (Pharma & Consumables)
Company: Weembrace Group
Department: Purchase & Procurement
Location: Okhla, New Delhi
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented professional to manage the procurement of pharmaceutical medicines and general consumable items. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end purchasing, vendor development, price negotiations, purchase planning, inventory coordination and ensuring the timely availability of materials as per business requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end procurement of pharmaceutical medicines and general consumable items.
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable vendors, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers.
- Negotiate product prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery schedules to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Prepare and process purchase orders based on business requirements, sales demand and stock availability.
- Procure office, warehouse, administrative and operational consumables as per company requirements.
- Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, Accounts, Administration and other departments to ensure timely procurement and supply.
- Monitor stock levels, product availability, batch details, expiry dates and near-expiry inventory.
- Ensure procurement of medicines from authorised and compliant pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Verify product rates, schemes, margins and commercial terms before finalising purchases.
- Track pending purchase orders, delivery schedules and supplier performance.
- Maintain vendor databases, quotations, purchase orders, invoices and other procurement records.
- Analyse market prices and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and savings.
- Follow up with vendors regarding pending orders, replacements, shortages and quality-related issues.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
Candidate Profile:
- Graduate in Pharmacy, Science, Commerce or a relevant discipline.
- Relevant experience in pharmaceutical purchase and procurement.
- Experience in purchasing medicines, pharmaceutical formulations and consumable items.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical brands, generic medicines, vendors and distributors.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management and purchase planning skills.
- Understanding of inventory management, batch tracking and expiry management.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Good communication, coordination and analytical skills.