Procurement Officer

Job Summary:

Vita Durare is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to manage procurement operations, supplier relationships, inventory planning, and sourcing activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement within a regulated environment and possess strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills to ensure cost-effective and timely procurement of goods and services.

• Job Title: Procurement Officer
• Duty Station: Islamabad
• Experience Required: 2–3 Years
• Industry Preference: Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices or Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluation, and selection processes.
• Identify market trends, alternative sourcing opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain a reliable supplier network.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
• Generate and manage Purchase Orders with accurate specifications and delivery requirements.
• Achieve cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain an approved supplier database and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Assist in drafting and managing supply agreements.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with Stores and Operations teams to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels, reorder points, and replenishment schedules.
• Support implementation of FEFO/FIFO principles for pharmaceutical and healthcare products.
• Minimize stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain procurement documentation and approval workflows.
• Promote ethical sourcing practices and transparency in procurement decisions.
• Maintain complete procurement records including RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, invoices, delivery notes, and contracts.
• Ensure procurement documentation is audit-ready at all times.
• Support Finance in supplier reconciliations and invoice verification.
• Collaborate with Finance, Stores, Operations, Sales, and Regulatory teams.
• Communicate procurement lead times, risks, and supply challenges proactively.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide procurement insights and recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 3–4 years of relevant procurement experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices sectors is preferred.

• Proven experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement documentation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, EOBI and Health & Life Insurance