Strategic Pharma Procurement Leader

Cipla; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Birthday leave

Great Place to Work vibes

Green office spaces

Job summary

Cipla Africa in South Africa seeks a Head of Procurement & Finished Product Sourcing to lead strategic procurement for direct materials and packaging, ensuring continuity and cost efficiency across Mirren and CMM operations.

This in-office role partners with internal stakeholders and CMOs, driving supplier performance, risk management and sustainable sourcing. The position requires extensive leadership experience and a track record in regulated manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, Business, Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or related discipline. Postgraduate qualification and/or CIPS advantageous
• 8-10 years progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated manufacturing
• Experience managing significant direct-material spend and complex supplier portfolios
• Strong API, excipient/raw material and/or packaging sourcing, negotiation and SRM experience
• Proven people leadership experience
• Multi-site manufacturing and CMO material-supply experience advantageous
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical quality, regulatory, supplier qualification and business continuity requirements

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Strategy & Execution
• Supply Security & Material Availability
• CMO Material Supply Support
• Cost Savings & Value Delivery
• Risk Management & Business Continuity
• Commercial & Contract Management
• Team Leadership & Capability Development
• Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Procurement Governance & Performance Management
• Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

Job description

Cipla Africa in South Africa seeks a Head of Procurement & Finished Product Sourcing to lead strategic procurement for direct materials and packaging, ensuring continuity and cost efficiency across Mirren and CMM operations.

This in-office role partners with internal stakeholders and CMOs, driving supplier performance, risk management and sustainable sourcing. The position requires extensive leadership experience and a track record in regulated manufacturing.