Key Responsibilities:
- The Procurement Manager is fully accountable for the P&L and achievement of Plan goals.
Well versed with the system of government tenders and procurement
- Provide guidance, analysis & management of the tendering process from preparation of tender documentation right through to contract award
- Negotiating tenders and direct purchasing opportunities with government’s, military, police, private and educational institutions.
- Analyze tender documentation including products, services, quantities, delivery deadlines, terms, and conditions.
- Control the bid & proposal cycle from start to completion, including any materials required to be submitted to the customer
- Have good relations with key persons to control decision making inside accounts.
- Understand the tender timeline and develops a schedule plan to meet the relevant milestones on time
- Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
- Prepare "Request for Quotation" RfQ documents, analyze and compare responses from suppliers / vendors of all prices, delivery dates, terms and conditions
- Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
- Advice on contract and agreements for the supply of pharmaceuticals with new and existing suppliers
- Develop, evaluate or lead internal and external relationships with suppliers and other cross-functional team
- Conduct quality control and pharmacovigilence activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management
- Develop and implement workflow and logistics processes
- Work directly with distributors on order completion and delivery
Pharma Specialst
- Assist Procurement Manager (PM) in the tendering process from preparation of tendering documentation right through to contract award
- Prepare tender documentation including products, services, quantities, delivery deadlines, terms, and conditions.
- Issue RfP, manage, and follow up on specific Tenders and Evaluate results and vendor feedback.
- Following & Handling any tasks provided by the Procurement Manager within the related function
- Defines the requirements of requested supplies with contract term
- Instructs and Ensures tender specifications are complete and in an acceptable format.
- Insures that tender specifications and terms are followed
- Arranges for delivery dates and notifies appropriate Supplies Department of due date
- Maintain database of key accounts and develop relationship with customers in order to understand their requirements
- Develop relationship with Suppliers and follow up with logistics department to coordinate delivery of goods in terms agreed
- To provide the PM with accurate and timely reports.
Job Requirements
Manager
- Experience in sourcing pharmaceuticals. Experience in sourcing medical devices and equipment added advantage
- 4-6 years of pharmaceutical distribution and tenders. Pharmacist preferred
- Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP
- General knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
Specialist
- Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment
- 2-5 years of pharmaceutical distribution and tenders. Pharmacist preferred
- Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
- Valid Saudi driving license & transferable iqama
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