Assistant Manager - Procurement

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Central Procurement team to handle direct sourcing with companies and vendors. The procurement team aims to provide value by ensuring timely availability of medical and OTC products at the best possible rates within the defined timelines. The role will involve relationship management and direct liaising with our supplier companies to help place orders, following up for timely and accurate invoicing, ensuring proper supply of products to our warehouses and assisting in returns. Roles and responsibilities: Build effective working relationships with companies, suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth functioning of procurement processes. Multitask and effectively work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Be a single point of contact for a group of companies/vendors for all procurement activities Conduct all procurement related activities - order placing, invoicing, ensuring timely delivery, returns. Problem solving with vendors to ensure strict adherence of aligned terms and timelines. Timely tracking and providing status updates for all activities related to procurement Qualifications and requirements: 2+ years of experience in medical/ pharmaceutical distribution/ e-pharmacy procurement is a must Understanding of pharmaceutical procurement processes, terminologies, pricing and policies Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in dealing with vendors and suppliers Advanced MS excel skills Comfortable working with numbers and figures Process oriented and organized individual required