PHARMACEUTICAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The PPO is in charge of facilitating the procurement of medicines that are requested by Caritas Lebanon (CL) pharmacist, and which are required for CL primary healthcare centers and mobile clinics.

DUTIES:

• Receives all purchase requests of medicines from the pharmacist, asks for relevant financial offers, and proceeds with the Purchase orders according to the procurement procedure.
• Prepares bidding files and manages the tender procedure for medicines with suppliers in accordance with the procurement procedure.
• Negotiates with suppliers to get suitable offers and prices.
• Proceeds with a comparison table of all received offers, and then sends it to the pharmacist for scientific and medical approval.
• Ensures that the purchasing of the drugs follow the proper legislations and regulations.
• Tracks the deliveries of all POs issued, and conducts a regular follow up with suppliers in regards to incomplete deliveries or drugs shortages.
• In collaboration with the legal department, follows up on the development of the contracts with the suppliers of medicines.
• Ensures contract compliance through regular monitoring of all purchases.
• Serves as a liaison to suppliers of medicines for issues related to contract prices and contract compliance.

SKILLS:

Business Skills

• Good communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Critical-Thinking Skills
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral

Computer Skills

Microsoft office – all applications

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• 2 to 5 relevant experience
• Experience with NGO is a plus