Division Manager Procurement & Distribution

Agile Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Division Manager – Procurement & Distribution to lead sourcing and distribution of pharmaceutical products across the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy or related fields along with 6–10 years of experience in procurement and regulatory compliance. Strong negotiation skills and experience with ERP systems are also essential. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to improve operational efficiency in a crucial industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical procurement, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of UAE pharmaceutical regulations, product registration, and GxP compliance.
• Proven experience in negotiating with manufacturers and managing sole-distributor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and engage pharmaceutical manufacturers for product procurement.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements to secure products for UAE distribution.
• Oversee the end-to-end distribution of products to UAE clients.
• Ensure timely deliveries, accurate stock management, and alignment with demand planning.
• Lead onboarding of new manufacturers and their product portfolios.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Code: 239/001/169

Industry: Healthcare

Working Days: Sunday to Thursday

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Brief

The Division Manager – Procurement & Distribution is responsible for sourcing pharmaceutical products directly from manufacturers, negotiating purchase agreements, and ensuring their seamless distribution across the UAE market. The role also includes onboarding new manufacturers and product portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company procedures while coordinating with internal teams to deliver operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Manufacturer & Product Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and engage pharmaceutical manufacturers for product procurement.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements to secure products for UAE distribution.
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers as the sole distributor in the UAE.

Distribution Management

• Oversee the end-to-end distribution of products to UAE clients.
• Ensure timely deliveries, accurate stock management, and alignment with demand planning.
• Coordinate with supply chain, finance, and sales teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Onboarding & Compliance

• Lead onboarding of new manufacturers and their product portfolios, including documentation, regulatory approvals, and ERP setup.
• Ensure all activities comply with UAE pharmaceutical regulations, company SOPs, and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as the central point of contact between internal teams (Finance, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Sales, IT) and external partners.
• Track and report procurement and distribution KPIs, identifying bottlenecks and risks.
• Implement process improvements to streamline sourcing, onboarding, and distribution operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical procurement, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of UAE pharmaceutical regulations, product registration, and GxP compliance.
• Proven experience in negotiating with manufacturers and managing sole-distributor relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

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