Purchase Executive

Job Description – Purchase Executive (Pharma)

Position: Purchase Executive

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Key Responsibilities

• Handle pharmaceutical purchase activities, including sourcing and procurement of medicines, products, and other required materials.
• Manage indenting work and prepare purchase requirements based on stock availability and business needs.
• Analyze sales and current stock levels to determine purchase requirements and place orders accordingly.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors for quotations, pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and order follow-ups.
• Maintain proper records of purchase orders, invoices, stock requirements, and vendor details.
• Coordinate with internal departments and other company teams to ensure timely procurement and availability of products.
• Monitor pending orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Follow up with vendors regarding shortages, discrepancies, damaged goods, and replacement requirements.
• Ensure purchases are made at competitive prices while maintaining required quality and availability.
• Support the company in maintaining optimum stock levels and avoiding overstocking or stock-outs.

• Required Skills & Experience

• Pharmaceutical purchase experience will be good advantange
• Experience in indenting and purchase order processing.
• Good understanding of sales + stock analysis for order planning.
• Strong vendor and company coordination skills.
• Good hands on experience of MS Excel and basic computer operations.
• Good communication, negotiation, follow-up, and coordination skills.