Purchasing Executive (Pharmaceuticals)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and coordinating daily purchasing activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of Pharmaceuticals for hospital and clinics use.
• Work with team members and internal stakeholders on request for quotations and tender work.
• Conduct sourcing, evaluation and procurement of Pharmaceuticals in the most cost-effective manner.
• Establish good working relationships with major vendors and other industrial partners.
• Lead and supervise staff in the Pharmaceuticals purchasing team.
• Conduct sourcing for new vendors and review vendors’ performance.
• Perform price review and conduct negotiation with vendors.
• Ensure all requisitions and purchases are in alignment with organisation’s and department’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare or check monthly and quarterly reports for management review.
• Monitor and work with Finance and vendors on payment matters.
• Work closely with other departments to achieve organisation’s business objectives.
• Contribute towards enhancement of purchasing functions.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisors.

Requirements

• Interested applicants should have at least a Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Management, Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, or Logistics & Supply Chain.
• Experience in purchasing or supply chain of Pharmaceutical products and SAP knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently.
• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective supervisory and coaching skills.
• Good team-player and interpersonal skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.