Procurement Manager

Adcock Ingram Holdings Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adcock Ingram is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations for pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will ensure uninterrupted material supply, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance across local and international suppliers.

The role demands strong leadership, budget control, and collaboration with Production, QA, and Supply Chain teams to drive continuous improvement and NPD support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with supplier qualification and audits.
• Ability to manage budgets and optimize costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage local and international suppliers.
• Ensure all procured materials comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory standards.
• Manage supplier approval processes, including specifications, COAs, and audit documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels in collaboration with Production and Warehouse teams.
• Support demand planning and stock forecasting to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate import and export activities, ensuring compliance with customs and shipping regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement and shipping documentation.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing procurement-related support.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and project initiatives through sourcing of new materials.
• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to meet operational and performance targets.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, Work Instructions, and company values.

Skills

Procurement management

Sourcing & negotiation

Inventory management

Vendor evaluation

GMP awareness

Job description

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Job Purpose:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective sourcing, procurement, and availability of raw materials, components, packaging, and services required to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role ensures cost optimization, supplier performance, and full compliance with regulatory, quality, and GMP requirements, while supporting business continuity and operational excellence.

Key Job Outputs:

• Develop and manage procurement strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage local and international suppliers
• Ensure all procured materials comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory standards
• Manage supplier approval processes, including specifications, COAs, and audit documentation
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required
• Maintain optimal inventory levels in collaboration with Production and Warehouse teams
• Support demand planning and stock forecasting to prevent shortages or excess stock
• Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving initiatives
• Coordinate import and export activities, ensuring compliance with customs and shipping regulations
• Maintain accurate procurement and shipping documentation
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing procurement-related support
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and project initiatives through sourcing of new materials
• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to meet operational and performance targets
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, Work Instructions, and company values