Purchasing Executive

PRINCETON PHARMACY (S) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PRINCETON PHARMACY (S) PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage daily sourcing and purchasing activities, ensuring value, timeliness and quality for customers. You will work with management and warehouse teams to monitor suppliers, negotiate contracts and ensure regulatory compliance with HSA, MOH and HPA standards.

A strong focus on analytics, organization and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Purchasing/Business/Supply Chain Operations required or equivalent.
• Degree/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Clinical Track) with relevant field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical devices and compliance with HSA/MOH/HPA requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication abilities; take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Executes daily purchasing activities, local and overseas, for stock and non-stock goods and supplies.
• Works with management and warehouse team to ensure efficient supplies and inventory.
• Monitors suppliers on drugs, medical consumables and equipment orders; negotiates and contracts to optimize value.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (HSA, MOH, HPA) and handles overseas purchasing logistics.
• Registers new suppliers and liaises with forwarders for delivery; addresses supply shortfalls and damages.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer oriented

Independence

Education

Degree/Diploma in Purchasing/Business/Supply Chain Operations

Degree/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Clinical Track)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Purchasing Executive is responsible for daily sourcing and purchasing activities for the company, ensuring value, timeliness and quality of goods and services that meet and serve our customers’ needs.

Responsibilities:

• Executes daily Purchasing activities, both local and overseas, of stock and non-stock goods and supplies.
• Works closely with management and the warehouse team to ensure efficient supplies and inventory.
• Monitors and follows-up with suppliers on drugs, medical consumables and equipment orders, as well as office supplies.
• Analyses customer needs and sources for drugs / medical consumables and equipment to meet these needs.
• Monitors pricing of products from different distributors.
• Negotiates and contracts with vendors to optimize value.
• Ensures business compliance with regulations and requirements such as HSA, MOH, HPA and other related regulatory bodies.
• Works with suppliers and various departments for self-collect purchases.
• Monitors and follows-up on overseas purchasing, liaising with forwarders for product / cargo delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers to address and resolve supply short-falls and damages.
• Registers new suppliers for the company.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Purchasing/Business/Supply Chain Operations with 3-5 years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Degree/Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (Clinical Track) with 1-2 years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, medical devices and products in the medical industry. Familiar with HSA requirements
• Demonstrated capabilities in organization, analytics and communication.
• Takes initiative, is independent, customer oriented and results driven
• High ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.