Procurement Associate

This vacancy presents a chance to join a leading organization. Position Overview: - We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to manage procurement and inventory operations. - The successful candidate will oversee the procurement of goods and services while ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. - This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on product quality, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and adherence to regulatory and industry standards. - Conduct thorough market research to identify new sourcing opportunities, assess pricing trends, and support strategic purchasing decisions. - Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service-level agreements, and delivery schedules to ensure optimal value and long-term supplier relationships. - Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders while ensuring complete compliance with internal procurement policies, audit requirements, and documentation standards. - Monitor supplier performance regularly, tracking key metrics such as delivery accuracy, product quality, responsivenessand compliance with contractual terms. - Resolve supply issues promptly by coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to address discrepancies, delays, product shortagesor quality concerns. - Maintain accurate procurement records, contract files, and supplier information to support transparency, traceabilityand effective decision-making. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, quality assurance, and warehouse operations, to forecast procurement needs and ensure uninterrupted product availability. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree in Management, or any Social Science Degree - Minimum of 1 year experience in procurement and management, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple tasks. - Knowledge of procurement regulations and inventory management systems. - Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with other departments.