Procurement Pharmacist

Pharm-D; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia seeks a meticulous Procurement Pharmacist to oversee procurement activities. The role includes sourcing, compliance with Good Distribution Practice, and vendor management. Candidates should possess a pharmacy degree, experience in procurement, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Group health insurance

Additional EPF employer contributions

Long service awards

Company trips

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Procurement / Supply Chain or related field.
• Technical understanding and cost accounting skills.
• Well-versed in procurement systems and effective communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Source, forecast, plan, coordinate, and procure pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice.
• Manage distribution and logistics related to procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree of Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Procurement Pharmacist to join our team. This role is responsible for planning and executing procurement activities for a wide range of pharmaceutical products, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery, while providing technical knowledge as required. The ideal candidate will also support logistics and distribution matters in alignment with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree of Pharmacy.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Procurement / Supply Chain or related field. Experience in hospital pharmacy or procurement of pharmaceuticals will be an added advantage. Fresh graduates with the required qualification and interest in this area are acceptable.
• Well-versed in procurement systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to email at a highly proficient level.
• Technical understanding and cost accounting skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin will be an added advantage.
• Detailed-oriented, strong negotiation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Able to plan and work independently.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is an added advantage.

Basic Functions:

• Assist Procurement Manager in sourcing, forecasting, planning, follow-ups, coordination, and overall management of procurement activities across a diverse range of products.
• Manage distribution and logistics matters related to procurement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Inventory Management: Source, forecast, plan, coordinate, and procure pharmaceuticals to meet inventory requirements for regular and ad-hoc orders. Manage alternative sources in out-of-stock situations.
• Manage price setting and overall cost control, including cost of goods and transportation costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, lead time, prompt delivery, and best prices.
• Continuous improvement of procurement processes.
• Maintain good relationships with suppliers and service providers.

• Distribution and Delivery: Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice. Update shipment status and ensure timely delivery of goods to customers based on committed lead times.

• Logistics: Manage inbound logistics providers and control costs. Coordinate and liaise with customs officers and logistics service providers on clearance matters.

• Legislation and System related: Update Good Distribution Practice SOP when applicable. Maintain item master data. Update import permits related matters.

• Internal Support to Customer Service and Supply Chain: Support customer service team in handling hospital technical inquiries. Provide training to procurement staff and other departments as required. Willing to multi-task and accept additional work as assigned.

What We Offer:

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer continuous training and development to support your career growth. Benefits include group health insurance, additional EPF employer contributions, long service awards, and company trips (subject to company performance).

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Your application will include the following questions:

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Procurement Role?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Procurement Executive?

NICHE is Our Expertise

Pharm-D’s reputed as a reliable and ethical source for highly specialised medicines or some may call it “Orphan Drugs”. Our service is synonymous with efficiency and proficiency, which are often the lifelines of some patients.

Vision:

We aspire to be one of the most influential pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies within Malaysia with a significant presence in Southeast Asia.

NICHE is Our Expertise

Pharm-D’s reputed as a reliable and ethical source for highly specialised medicines or some may call it “Orphan Drugs”. Our service is synonymous with efficiency and proficiency, which are often the lifelines of some patients.

Vision:

We aspire to be one of the most influential pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies within Malaysia with a significant presence in Southeast Asia.

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