The Medipost Holdings group, a pharmaceutical wholesaler, distributor, and community pharmacy, requires a dedicated procurement manager and effective leader who excels at using historical sales data and forecasting tools to successfully procure stock for a large corporation. The individual must be assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of procurement within the pharmaceutical sector.
1. Stock Procurement
- All processes in the procurement department are conducted according to written SOPs, company policies, and comply with GWDP, GPP.
- Maintain an SLA of 95% across the 0, with a stretch target of 97%.
- Accurate forecasting based on sales history and trends.
- Procurement cycles set up taking into account the lead-times until deliveries.
- Customer back orders are minimized through efficient and cost-effective stock-holding.
- Supplier orders followed up immediately in case of possible delays (credit limits, account on hold, etc).
- Supplier orders followed up within 24 hours after the expected delivery date.
- Customers’ back orders prioritized and followed up immediately, with feedback given to the customer care department.
- Out-of-stock report kept up-to-date and communicated to the customer care department.
- Work closely with the inventory management department to arrange supplier credits.
2. Customer Service :
Good collaboration with colleagues and management (internal customers) and suppliers (external customers).Root cause investigations performed and CAPAs opened where appropriate.Problems identified and escalated through relevant channels.Meeting and exceeding customer expectations.3. Staff Management :
SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely) succession planning conducted for the procurement department.Working hours are optimized with appropriate management of overtime.Appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor staff productivity, attendance, leave, and timekeeping.Staff training needs are identified and provided continuously and timeously.Staff development : Development plans are designed and implemented. Outcomes are reviewed continuously and adjusted accordingly.Conflict management and appropriate levels of discipline maintained.Recruitment, selection, and retention of staff.4. Reporting
Up-to-date and comprehensive out-of-stock report.MANCO monthly reports on the performance of the procurement department (stock procurement value per stock category (HIV / Chronic, Special Meds, Consumables, Oncology, OTC, etc), out-of-stocks per category, back orders, etc).All reporting to be timely and accurate within agreed timelines.Corrective actions taken as a result of identified deviations and service level failures.Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Procurement.2-3 years' procurement / buying experience within the pharmaceutical industry.Ideal Experience :
Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Business Management.Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Supply Chain Management.Training Required :
Training on company systems (e.g. ESS, Eco-Time, SOP’s).Training on the stock ordering system / s and stock management system.Soft Skills (conflict management, time management).Able to work under pressure.Deadline oriented.“Medipost Holdings is committed to the promotion of employment equity within the workplace which is a driving factor in all recruitment decisions” Medipost further encourages and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities in creating a diverse and equitable workplace.”
Closing Statement :
“We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills; the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Should you, however, not hear from us within a period of 2 weeks, you can consider your application unsuccessful.”
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