Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer situated in Johannesburg South is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team. Pharmaceutical, FMCG or medical manufacturing industry experience is essential.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Procurement
- Additional qualifications in CIPS, Shipping, Import & Export Management will be advantageous
- Minimum 4-5 years' experience in procurement or supply chain management within a pharmaceutical, FMCG, or medical manufacturing environment - this is essential
- At least 5 years' experience in a senior procurement or management role
- Proven experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimisation
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syspro or similar)
- Strong working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, SAHPRA, and regulatory procurement requirements
- Experience with import/export processes, customs clearance, incoterms, and foreign suppliers
Key Job Outputs:- Develop and manage procurement strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials
- Source, evaluate, negotiate, and manage local and international suppliers
- Ensure all procured materials comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory standards
- Manage supplier approval processes, including specifications, COAs, and audit documentation
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where required
- Maintain optimal inventory levels in collaboration with Production and Warehouse teams
- Support demand planning and stock forecasting to prevent shortages or excess stock
- Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving initiatives
- Coordinate import and export activities, ensuring compliance with customs and shipping regulations
- Maintain accurate procurement and shipping documentation
- Participate in internal and external audits, providing procurement-related support
- Support New Product Development (NPD) and project initiatives through sourcing of new materials
- Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to meet operational and performance targets
- Ensure adherence to SOPs, Work Instructions, and company values
Requirements:- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
- Excellent planning, organisational, and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure in a regulated environment
- Strong stakeholder and supplier relationship management skills
- Leadership and people management capability
- Problem-solving and sound decision-making skills
- Systems-driven approach with strong ERP proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Desired Skills:
- procurement
- purchasing management
- GMP
- ISO13485
- SAHPRA
- import
- export
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