Product Specialist / Analyst

• The Procurement Manager is fully accountable for the P&L and achievement of Plan goals.
• Well versed with the system of government tenders and procurement
• Provide guidance, analysis & management of the tendering process from preparation of tender documentation right through to contract award
• Negotiating tenders and direct purchasing opportunities with government’s, military, police, private and educational institutions.
• Analyze tender documentation including products, services, quantities, delivery deadlines, terms, and conditions.
• Control the bid & proposal cycle from start to completion, including any materials required to be submitted to the customer
• Have good relations with key persons to control decision making inside accounts.
• Understand the tender timeline and develops a schedule plan to meet relevant milestones on time
• Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
• Prepare “Request for Quotation” RfQ documents, analyze and compare responses from suppliers / vendors of all prices, delivery dates, terms and conditions
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Advice on contract and agreements for the supply of pharmaceuticals with new and existing suppliers
• Develop, evaluate or lead internal and external relationships with suppliers and other cross-functional team
• Conduct quality control and pharmacovigilence activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management
• Develop and implement workflow and logistics processes
• Work directly with distributors on order completion and delivery

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
• 4-6 years of pharmaceutical distribution and tenders. Pharmacist preferred
• Experience in sourcing of pharmaceuticals from leading global manufacturers & suppliers
• Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP
• General knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Data analysis, problem solving and decision making
• Strong communication & influence skills; Native Arabic speaker preferred
• Ability to develop documents conforming legal drafting and contracting framework
• Proficient in working with Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Strong self-motivation and high professional Ethics