Overview
The incumbent will manage assigned pharmaceutical and consumer-related products in line with Nampharm’s policies and SOPs, with monthly KPI-based reporting to the Procurement Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Procure registered drugs and/or other products as determined by Nampharm while abiding to local and international laws governing the trade of medicines.
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain better trade agreements and prices etc. in accordance with Nampharm policies and KPI’s.
- Negotiate contracts, terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable agreements.
- Assist the Warehouse and Telesales with product queries.
- Manage the stock in your portfolio by regularly checking stock levels, placing orders with suppliers, checking expired stock, checking excess stock, and ensuring the prices of stock are correct.
- Provide Telesales with product information, arrival dates of requested products.
- Liaise with medical representatives and suppliers to maintain and improve good relationships.
- Handling of S4 medication: Receiving, Dispensing and balancing of Schedule 4 book.
- Be the responsible “Pharmacist on Call” on a rotation basis for all after-hours emergency requests.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- At least 5 years’ experience with Procurement and Inventory Management.
- Registered as Pharmacist with HPCNA.
- In-depth knowledge of Namibian regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical products.
- Knowledge of import/export procedures and documentation for registered and non-registered pharmaceutical products.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market trends and data.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Leadership skills to be able to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams towards common goals.
- Strong time management, logical reasoning, strategic thinking and critical problem solving.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and across departments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
- Applicants must be in good physical and mental condition.
