Procurement Manager

Zeta Pharma

Posted on 24 Apr

Experience

5 - 9 Years

Job Location

Cairo - Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy(Pharmacy)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and implement category strategies for pharmaceuticals, APIs, and related materials.

Oversee the purchase order lifecycle from requisition to delivery, ensuring alignment with production schedules.

Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper storage, cold chain management, and timely distribution.

Ensure all procurement activities comply with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and local pharmaceutical laws.

Track KPIs: OTIF (On Time In Full), cost savings, purchase price variance (PPV), supplier defect rate, and inventory turnover.

Lead tender processes, RFPs, and e-auctions for high-value pharmaceutical products.

Prepare monthly procurement dashboards and budgets.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Supply Chain Management, or a related life sciences field.

Certification in procurement/supply chain (e.g., CIPS, CSCP, APICS) highly desirable.

Knowledge of GMP/GDP regulations and pharmaceutical serialization requirements.

Minimum 5 7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare procurement.

Proven track record of sourcing APIs, excipients, finished dosage forms, or medical devices.

Experience managing international suppliers (e.g., India, China, Europe, USA) and navigating import/export regulations (customs, duties, drug licensing).

Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement modules.

Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain risks (e.g., temperature-sensitive logistics, short shelf life).

Knowledge of regulatory documentation: COA (Certificate of Analysis), Stability Studies, Vendor Qualification Files.

Contract law fundamentals and negotiation tactics.

Company Industry

  • Pharma
  • Biotech
  • Clinical Research

Department / Functional Area

  • Buying
  • Purchase
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Management

Keywords

  • Procurement Manager

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Zeta Pharma

https://career.zetapharma.net/jobs-listing/

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