Job Description

 Supply Chain Manager – Procurement
 Manage Local & Foreign Procurement activities and ensure an effective procurement process.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies in line with business requirements.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, purchasing, and delivery.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, contracts, lead times, and other commercial terms.
• Ensure the availability of **raw materials, packaging materials, and other required supplies** to support operations.
• Follow up on importation, international purchasing, shipments, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Coordinate with **Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Finance, and other relevant departments**.
• Analyze procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, reports, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Lead and develop the procurement team and ensure an efficient workflow.

### Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in **Pharmacy, Science, or a related field**.
• **15+ years of relevant experience in Procurement/Supply Chain**, preferably within the **Pharmaceutical Industry**.
• Proven experience in **both Local & Foreign Procurement**.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and contract management.
• Good knowledge of **importation and international purchasing processes**.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Very good command of **English**.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems; **SAP experience is preferred**.