Master Pharmacist

Our organization is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Procurement Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing centralized procurement strategies for pharmaceutical products across all hospital locations.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements, as well as experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute centralized procurement strategy for pharmaceutical products across all hospital locations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Conduct market analysis for competitive pricing and product availability.
• Handle tender processes and vendor empanelment procedures.
• Oversee centralized warehouse operations for pharmaceutical storage and distribution.
• Implement inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize wastage.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, cold chain management, and expiry tracking.
• Coordinate distribution schedules to all hospital locations based on demand forecasting.
• Manage emergency procurement for critical medicines.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, drug licensing requirements, and storage norms.
• Maintain proper documentation for drug procurement, storage, and distribution.
• Implement quality control measures for incoming pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure adherence to hospital formulary guidelines and therapeutic protocols.
• Develop and manage procurement budgets across all hospital units.
• Monitor cost optimization initiatives and report savings achieved.
• Implement payment terms and credit management with suppliers.
• Prepare procurement reports and analytics for management review.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical procurement, preferably in hospital/healthcare settings.
• Experience with centralized procurement operations.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution networks.
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of drug storage, handling, and distribution protocols.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of tender processes and government procurement procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.