City Lead - Inventory Planning & Procurement - Pharma Products

City Lead - Inventory Planning & Procurement (Pharma) for Healthcare Company

Job Description :

Our Client is looking for a City Lead - Inventory Planning and Procurement (IPP)

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharma/related field

Having his own distibution and vendor list

Previous exp in Hospital of pharmacy

7 to 10 years of experience in a Pharma Procurement operations with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Manager level role at regional/national level with proven advancement and increasing levels of responsibility.

Passion to deliver a delightful customer experience

Job Summary :

- This role is designed to facilitate for the high demanding, fast-paced procurement operations of pharma products in an e-commerce environment. This role demands to work closely with Fulfillment Operations, Customer Support and Finance & Marketing teams. The role is expected to drive operational efficiency at regional level and ensure the right supply chain is established to meet customer demands.

- Role is expected to have an extensive and hands-on understanding of the pharma supply chain in the specific region. Ability to build and manage partnerships will be a key aspect. Candidate with good vendor knowledge (regional & national) communication skills, detail oriented approach, passion towards customer service and experience in managing teams (both internal and external) to drive region wide procurement will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish a supplier network to help the company get 100% fill rates for all its pharma product requirements in the region.

- Manage, track the inventory and be responsible for the regional stock.

- Ability to source the products from different distributors.

- Evaluate Suppliers / Pharma Distributors from time to time and aggressively drive higher margins.

- Ability to build strong relationships with partners and vendors. Enforce KPIs and improve SOPs

- Set regular audit process and report any inventory variances and take corrective measures.

- Ensure accurate product inventory at all times.

- Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.

- Vendor Relationship & Management Skills.

- Sound subject Knowledge in Pharma, Pharma procurement and its practises.

Job Knowledge/Skills :

- Ability to handle the fast paced and changing priorities with required urgency

- Managing escalations and crisis with exceptional problem-solving skills

- Ability to multi-task.