Pharmacist – Procurement (Dammam, Saudi Arabia)

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Pharmacist – Procurement to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on sourcing pharmaceutical products, medical devices and healthcare supplies while ensuring regulatory compliance and uninterrupted product availability.

Key responsibilities

• Procure pharmaceutical products, medical devices and healthcare supplies in line with business requirements.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensure timely replenishment and prevent stock shortages.
• Ensure compliance with SFDA regulations and internal procurement policies.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, contracts and related documentation.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Sales, Finance and Operations teams to meet procurement needs.
• Monitor product expiry dates and support effective inventory management.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare regular reports.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous process improvements.
• Assist with regulatory audits and ensure procurement compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or Pharm.D).
• Valid Saudi Pharmacist License (or eligibility to obtain one).
• 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical procurement, purchasing or supply‑chain operations.
• Experience within pharmaceutical distributors, hospitals, healthcare organisations or retail pharmacy chains is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software is an advantage.

Required skills

• Pharmaceutical Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Inventory Planning & Control
• Demand Forecasting
• Purchase Order Management
• Pharmaceutical Product Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance (SFDA)
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent)
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a growing healthcare organisation in Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to a dynamic procurement and supply‑chain environment.
• Collaborative workplace with professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and long‑term career growth.