Procurement Manager

• Strategic Procurement Sourcing
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for private label (Rosscare) and pharma SKUs.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, and compliance parameters.
• Supplier Development Relationship Management
• Negotiate long-term contracts, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and foster a network that supports quality assurance and timely deliveries.
• Inventory Supply Chain Management
• Collaborate with demand planning and store teams to optimize inventory, ensuring ideal stock levelsneither overstocked nor short.
• Monitor non-moving and near-expiry inventory, initiating actions like markdowns, returns, or transfers as necessary
• Compliance Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical procurement regulations and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentationpurchase orders, comparative statements, supplier audits, and MIS reports
• Cost Control
• Optimize procurement costs to improve gross margins.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with teams in product development, quality assurance, finance, operations, and logistics to ensure a seamless supply chain for private-label and pharma products.
  

Qualifications Experience

• Education: Bachelors in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) / Life Sciences / Supply Chain / Business Administration; MBA or Postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Experience: At least 4-7 years in procurement, especially within retail pharmacy or FMCG, with hands-on experience in private-label product sourcing
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory norms and quality protocols for pharmaceuticals.
• Proficiency in procurement/inventory management systems.
• Proven ability to drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.