Assistant Manager Purchase

Job Purpose: The incumbent has to manage purchase of Inventory items as per Purchase policy / SOPs and Quality Standards to ensure in time availability of materials for manufacturing process. - The incumbent will be responsible for quotations, price negotiation, reviewing purchase order and bank documents for the procurement of imported/local materials - Co-ordinate the clearance of consignments by working closely with local regulatory bodies and clearing agent - Streamline shipment receiving and handing over - Arrange to get import permission from the Ministry - The incumbent would facilitate Audit of vendors - Development of alternate sources of materials - Device plan to encounter contingencies incase of delay/loss in production process - Coordination with Quality Control for approval of receiving reports - Verify the bills of suppliers/agents to finance - Maintain proper documentation of approvals and rejections - Preparation of cost analysis - Review of purchase policy and guidelines to provide non inventory items to the origination for smooth functioning of day to day operations - Analyzes, identifies, and communicates information regarding purchase orders utilizing out-of-network vendors; identifies, researches, and resolves problems relating to purchasing issues

- The incumbent with 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within pharmaceutical industry will have an added advantage. - Strong Communication Skills - Effective Negotiation Skills - Sound knowledge of the principles & practices of Custom laws and current applicable Duties & Taxes etc - Good knowledge of Ministry of Health requirement - Well aware of banking procedure involved in import of materials/drugs - Good Computer Skills - Time Management - Good Market Knowledge - Knowledge of product and service purchasing policies and practices - Organizing resources and establishing priorities - Strong skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications - Ability to foster a cooperative work environment - Developing and maintaining recordkeeping systems, procedures, and reports - Working collaboratively to effectively resolve problem