The role holder is responsible for sourcing products from various partners, channels, and outlets. They must have sound knowledge of the market, including the pricing points, top selling brands and must be able to source them from reliable vendors. He/she must have good communication skills and negotiation skills to handle a wide portfolio of vendors. In addition, the role holder will be responsible for sourcing generics, importing medicines and strategize for private labelling of medication. They must have proven project management skills and experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to find solutions and achieve results, the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues and the ability to motivate team members.

• Sourcing products from various partners, channels, and outlets
• Onboarding and launching new SKUs
• Staying updated with the market trend and understanding the market
• Handling multiple vendors and sourcing from the most reliable and price efficient vendors
• Sourcing generics, importing medicines and strategizing for private labelling of medication
• Managing end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements
• Serving as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment
• Handling contract negotiations
• Managing cost and analyzing spend data and cost model for continuous improvement
• Strategically build supplier relationship and continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Managing supplier performance to ensure suppliers deliver on time and with cost effectiveness
• Maintaining relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices
• Monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
• Leading in supplier selection and pre-qualification process domestically and internationally
• Establishing supplier specifications, measure conformance and identify process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with internal customers is critical to this position

• Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems
• Experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements
• Project management skills and experience, excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills
• Experience working in Myanmar / India/ Thailand. Knowledge of Indian Suppliers
• High quality project and program management skills and a proven ability to manage change both internally and externally
• Knowledge of developments and trends within pharmaceuticals industry
• Driven to meeting or exceeding milestones
• Has advanced and proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
• General knowledge of applicable laws and regulations