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Procurement ManagerMedipost • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Medipost • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

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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