The Pharmacy Hub · 9 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
The Pharmacy Hub collaborates with various healthcare entities to enhance access to essential products. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services necessary for pharmaceutical operations while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Source and Qualify Suppliers: Identify and evaluate suppliers for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, lab equipment, and other regulated items
Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Verify that suppliers meet industry-specific standards, including GMP, ISO, FDA/EMA requirements, and audit readiness
Negotiate Contracts & Agreements: Establish pricing, supply terms, quality agreements (QAs), and service-level agreements (SLAs) that meet compliance and business needs
Purchase Materials & Services: Process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery for R&D, manufacturing, and quality control functions
Vendor Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, conduct periodic audits, and manage corrective actions when necessary
Risk & Quality Management: Identify risks in the pharmaceutical supply chain (e.g., shortages, regulatory changes) and develop mitigation strategies
Market & Cost Analysis: Conduct market research to track global supply trends for APIs, raw materials, and packaging commodities; recommend cost-saving strategies without compromising compliance
Inventory & Production Support: Coordinate with production planning, quality assurance, and warehousing teams to ensure optimal inventory levels that support continuous manufacturing
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain complete procurement documentation for audits and inspections, ensuring traceability and adherence to SOPs
Continuous Improvement: Participate in process optimization initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and supply reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or related field
2–5 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related regulated industry
Familiarity with GMP, GDP, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory frameworks
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical materials (APIs, excipients, packaging, lab consumables)
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage procurement in a highly regulated environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software tools
Strategic sourcing in regulated industries
Supplier audit and qualification
Contract and quality agreement management
Risk and compliance awareness
Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
Cross-functional collaboration (QA, QC, Production, R&D)
Ethical and transparent procurement practices
Benefits
401(k) with up to 4% matching
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Paid time off
Paid public holidays
Company
The Pharmacy Hub
The Pharmacy Hub Provides Turnkey Fulfillment Solutions to Healthcare Companies.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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