Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist supports daily purchasing activities for pharmaceutical operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective and compliant acquisition of goods and services.

Key responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and obtain suitable supplier quotations.
• Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, incoterms and payment terms with suppliers.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders and monitor the PO cycle until delivery completion.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and pharmaceutical industry regulations.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to secure timely delivery and required shipping and quality documents (invoice, packing list, COA, certificate of origin).
• Verify that sourced materials and products meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Business Development, R&D, Planning, Quality and Finance to support operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical procurement or related operations.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and machinery spare parts (preferred).
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment.

Required skills

• Procurement