Senior Procurement Specialist - Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

About Julphar

At Julphar, we are committed to a cultural transformation with a mission to enhance quality of life by delivering superior pharmaceutical solutions grounded in compassion and professionalism. Our core principles include Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Compassion, with a dedication to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. These values direct us to positively impact patient lives, nurture talent, maintain a healthy workplace, foster world-class research, and uphold employee commitment.

Position Overview

The role involves managing the entire lifecycle of procurement for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products. You will ensure purchase orders are created and validated according to Julphar’s approved vendor list. The position requires negotiating purchasing terms, evaluating supplier performance, ensuring timely deliveries, addressing supply discrepancies, and following through on vendor payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and validate purchase orders for pharmaceutical raw materials and finished goods in line with approved vendors.
• Negotiate purchasing agreements and evaluate vendor performance to meet predefined specifications.
• Oversee day-to-day purchase requisitions and deliveries to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Manage all procurement-related KPIs and contribute to continuous process improvement within procurement operations.

Core Competencies

• Exhibit strong accountability and ownership over assigned duties.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry coupled with strong negotiation proficiency.
• Solution-oriented mindset capable of addressing challenges promptly with cost-conscious decision-making.
• Highly organized, self-driven for learning and implementing new systems.
• Adaptability to process or system changes with an open mindset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in supply chain management within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Relevant procurement or supply chain certifications are advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Office, SAP, and other related enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical capabilities using data analysis tools.
• Proficient negotiation and communication skills for a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Familiarity with procurement software, SAP Ariba knowledge is a plus.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from various backgrounds to join us. The role is based full-time onsite at Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. TALENTMATE serves as a platform facilitating job matching, but applicants should independently verify employer credentials. We advise caution against sharing personal or financial information and report any suspicious activity.