Assistant Manager Procurement

Zuellig Pharma; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services group in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage daily operations related to pharmaceutical marketing and IT. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have a degree in Business Administration, experience in procurement is an advantage, and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while balancing work and personal life.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in procurement and pharmaceutical marketing is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement operations for pharmaceutical marketing/IT/warehouse activities.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure policy compliance and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Risk mitigation

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Job description

About Zuellig Pharma

Zuellig Pharma (ZP) is one of the largest healthcare services groups in Asia and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible.

For over 100 years, we have been the trusted partner for healthcare companies looking to realize opportunities in Asian markets. With our deep-reaching infrastructure and sole focus on healthcare, we offer our clients unparalleled access to all healthcare channels across 13 countries in the region. Our focus is always about combining our market insight with a thorough understanding of your needs to deliver the best solution that connects you to patients. We believe delivering your products is only the first step to capturing the Asian markets. That is why we have continued to invest in developing innovative solutions that expand across Distribution, Clinical Reach, Sales & Marketing, Patient Centred Services, and Community Pharmacies.

Zuellig Pharma is the leading provider of distribution services to manufacturers in the life science industry in the Asia Pacific region. With operations in 13 countries or territories Zuellig Pharma has strong market positions, critical mass, broad geographic coverage and significant potential for continuing growth.

Purpose of the Role

To support and manage the procurement function by ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services.

Run and support procurement activities including managing stakeholders & supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, optimizing costs, risk mitigation and analysing performance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily procurement operations mainly for Pharmaceutical Marketing/ IT / warehouse related procurement activities.
• Managing internal stakeholders and supplier relationship
• Administering and maintaining contracts and vendor databases
• Identify, source, and evaluate a diverse range of vendors
• Ensure Policy Compliance, Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all procurement data and documentation for transparency and decision-making
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of all procurement processes for audit purposes.
• Identifying and escalating potential supply risks
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Support any procurement related activities assigned by Senior Manager, Procurement.

What will make you successful

Must-Have

• Degree in Business Administration or any related field

Advantage to Have

• Experience in procurement and pharmaceutical marketing environment
• Good in time management and able to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, quick to learn new concepts and work independently

Why Join Zuellig Pharma

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.