Abbott

Senior Manager Local Purchase

Pakistan - Karachi Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position:              Senior Manager Local Purchase

Reporting to:       Director Supply Chain

Division:              Established Pharmaceutical Division - Operation

Location:             Karachi -Pakistan

Job Summary:

Responsible to manage procurement of all local raw, packing & indirect materials at right cost, right quality & right time. Also search & introduce new vendors for the competitive prices and improved quality. Manage over all purchasing activities carried out at Landhi & Korangi Sites as per compliance of SOPs and purchasing control standards. Facilitate financial, internal, external & regulatory audits pertaining to purchasing functions.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervise over all procurement activities carried out in the Local Purchase Section.
  • Review MRP report with Materials Planning Section for placement of new purchase orders.
  • Review EMR report and ensure on time availability of materials as per the firm dispatch list.
  • Interaction with the vendors, QA, Engineering and Production for new vendor approvals.
  • Liaison with Government Agencies/Regulatory Authorities such as Provincial & Central Excise Departments, Explosives Department, Federal Anti-Narcotics Force, DRAP etc. regarding application/renewal of licenses / bonds / guarantees.
  • Manage and supervise the arrangement of rectified alcohol supply through Excise Department.
  • Review & approval of price comparison (BID sheet) and Purchase Orders of all vendors/suppliers related to raw, packaging materials and other goods/services.
  • Manage and supervise scheduled & special audits and visits of vendors / suppliers.
  • Liaison with vendors, QA, Engineering and Production departments for the new vendor approvals.
  • Liaison with all concerned departments and vendors for resolve technical problems.
  • Coordination with Finance for timely payments to vendors and settlement of advances.
  • Assist Director (Supply Chain) in expense budgeting, project of LRP & CEP of Local Purchase.
  • Ensure all the KPIs pertaining to purchasing are published as per target date.
  • Review / Approval of SOPs pertaining to Purchase Section & ensure its compliance.
  • The incumbent will be responsible to ensure and supervise all necessary records maintenance by concerned subordinates pertaining to their area of responsibility as per record retention policy & documentation practice.
  • Any other job assigned by the Seniors / Departmental Head or Director (Supply Chain).

Education/Knowledge & Experience:

  • Graduate / preferably MBA in Supply Chain
  • 10 to 12 years relevant experience and knowledge of other Supply Chain functions
  • Teamwork & Managerial Skills
  • Knowledge of Procurement Process
  • Hands on experience of Vendor Development for Local Raw & Packaging Materials
  • Materials Planning and vendor managed inventory of Local Raw & Packaging
  • Computer Skills, BPCS Functions Knowledge & Inventory Control System

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

Pakistan > Karachi : Opp: Radio Pakistan Transmission, Hyderabad Road, Landhi

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable