Pharmacist (Procurement & Inventory)

Sunway Medical Centre Velocity; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway Medical Centre Velocity is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure continuous availability of medications and pharmacy supplies while optimizing inventory levels, reducing wastage, and supporting cost-effective purchasing decisions. Key responsibilities include procurement management, stock monitoring, demand forecasting, stock reconciliation, and compliance with hospital policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy, is a registered pharmacist, and has hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Registered Pharmacist with APC (or equivalent).
• Experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or pharmacy operations.
• Strong analytical, planning and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical procurement and supplier coordination.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock availability.
• Forecast medication demand and plan replenishment strategies.
• Monitor stock expiry, slow-moving inventory, and stock write-offs.
• Coordinate stock counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Support drug shortage management and alternative sourcing initiatives.
• Analyze inventory and procurement data and prepare management reports.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supply chain

Pharmacy operations

Analytical thinking

Planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

We are looking for a Pharmacist to ensure the continuous availability of medications and pharmacy supplies while optimizing inventory levels, minimizing wastage, and supporting cost-effective purchasing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical procurement and supplier coordination.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock availability.
• Forecast medication demand and plan replenishment strategies.
• Monitor stock expiry, slow-moving inventory, and stock write-offs.
• Coordinate stock counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Support drug shortage management and alternative sourcing initiatives.
• Analyze inventory and procurement data and prepare management reports.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and hospital policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered Pharmacist with a valid APC.
• Experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or pharmacy operations.
• Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems.