Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as supporting sourcing and other procurement activities. Our Procurement Specialist will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of your main priorities when carrying out this role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify suppliers of goods and services
• Negotiate terms with suppliers such as price, quality of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc
• Liaise with suppliers and cost center owners regarding updates and details of goods
• Create purchase orders and tally these with supply requests and orders
• Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered
• Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
• Attend meetings with the legal department to ensure any contractual obligations are favorable to the company
• Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements
• Any other activities as assigned by the Supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• More than 3 years of proven Procurement experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
• Proficiency on the use of computer software such as Excel, Word, Power Point, etc

• Experience in operating SAP Ariba
• In depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing and negotiating terms
• Good English level (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge in problem solving techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Highly organized and detailed orientated