Senior Procurement Officer - Healthcare (Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices)

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<p><strong>Location :-</strong> Dubai Investment Park (DIP)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brief about company :-</strong> <strong>MetroMed</strong> (Part of <strong>Mazrui International</strong>) is a pioneer among UAE <strong>healthcare distributors,</strong> known for its professional excellence and reputation as one of the region’s medicare marketing partners of choice. <strong>MetroMed </strong>supplies <strong>pharmaceutical products,</strong> <strong>medical devices and equipment</strong>, consumer healthcare, and veterinary products to pharmacies, government and private hospitals, supermarkets, and veterinary clinics throughout the United Arab Emirates. <strong>Mazrui International</strong> is a diversified holding group with multiple businesses across different industries such as Financial Investments, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Trading, Retail, Transportation, Logistics, Hospitality, Education etc.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Websites :-</strong></p><p>https://www.metromed.me/</p><p>https://www.mazruiinternational.ae/ (Main Holding Group)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title :-</strong> Senior Procurement Officer - Healthcare (Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Purpose :- </strong>To manage and execute the end-to-end procurement of pharmaceutical products and medical devices, taking ownership of supplier engagement, negotiations, purchase orders, regulatory and compliance documentation, and delivery follow-ups. The role ensures cost efficiency, supplier performance, and timely product availability, while closely coordinating with sales and finance teams for accurate reporting, planning, and smooth procurement operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key role and responsibilities :-</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise purchasing activities and ensure efficient materials management and procurement operations.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance, quality, and KPI compliance; implement improvement and recovery plans as needed.</li><li>Negotiate and approve purchase orders and vendor contracts to meet business requirements.</li><li>Drive cost-saving initiatives, commodity strategies, and supplier selection processes.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture and ensure alignment with other departments (Sales, Product Management, Warehouse & Planning).</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Supervise support team tasks, provide coaching, and ensure timely delivery of support services.</li><li>Collaborate across support units to implement standardized processes within the trading sector.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience :- </strong>Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Health Industry.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Academic Qualification :- </strong>Bachelor or Master Degree in Supply Chain Management / Accounting / Logistics / Business Administration</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountabilities and Performance Measures :- </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Report & Cost analysis</li><li>Professional negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.</li><li>Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Please apply by attaching your CV only if you have relevant experience and qualifications.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</em></strong></p>

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