Global Pharma Product Manager – Sourcing & Growth

Mayfly Agri; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Agri in Gauteng seeks an experienced international purchaser for pharma raw materials. You will maintain suppliers, negotiate contracts, and support customers with formulation advice, while analyzing markets and managing stock with the supply chain.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, 5–10 years in international purchasing, and strong analytical skills. A multinational background is a plus, with strong communication and independence expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant tertiary qualification (degree/diploma).
• International purchasing experience (5–10 years) in pharma or related sector.
• Experience with commodity and specialty pharma raw materials.
• Knowledge of INCO Terms.
• Regulatory knowledge in pharma.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent, motivated, and resilient; able to multitask under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for quotations, orders, reports, and data checks.
• Proficient computer literacy; CRM and Excel proficiency.
• Experience in a multinational company is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing supplier base and identify new opportunities.
• Develop and expand product segments of strategic importance.
• Create and submit offers, including pricing responsibility.
• Negotiate supply contracts with international suppliers.
• Process customer enquiries and complaints.
• Provide technical advice on formulation development and sampling.
• Conduct market analyses of customers, products, competitors, and applications.
• Maintain reports and CRM documentation.
• Own budget and requirements planning.
• Collaborate in trade fairs and customer seminars as sales activities.
• Handle sales for a small portfolio of key accounts.
• Coordinate stock with suppliers and supply chain to optimize stock levels and expiry dates.

Skills

International purchasing

Pharma raw materials

INCO Terms

Regulatory pharma

Communication skills

Resilience

Independence

Team player

Numerical/analytical

Computer literacy

Multinational experience

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mayfly Agri in Gauteng seeks an experienced international purchaser for pharma raw materials. You will maintain suppliers, negotiate contracts, and support customers with formulation advice, while analyzing markets and managing stock with the supply chain.

The role requires a tertiary qualification, 5–10 years in international purchasing, and strong analytical skills. A multinational background is a plus, with strong communication and independence expected.