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Job title : Sourcing Manager (UniPharma)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : September 14, 2024
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Job Objectives:
- To analyse and research data on market and product trends to identify and respond to new opportunities on an adhoc basis.
- To evaluate and to determine commercial viability of dossiers from manufacturers to deliver the UniPharma requirements and budgets
- To effectively manage relationships with manufacturers to ensure successful and timeous product launches and sell through of UniPharma products to meet budget requirements
- To actively manage the process of comprehensive packaging and branding development in line with approved Style guides
- To create, develop and manage marketing material, POS and educational material as approved by the RP to ensure product sell through.
- To investigate and analyse product sales on an ongoing basis and take appropriate action to ensure financial targets are met.
- To engage and share relevant information with the operational teams to ensure that UniPharma’s sales metrics are achieved.
- To engage with the Industry Key Accounts team in respect of new launches and price adjustments aligned to key medical scheme requirements.
- To effectively negotiate the commercial terms and conditions of agreements with new and existing suppliers with the assistance of the GM for UniPharma
- To sustain and build on current relationships, and grow new supplier relationships, within the industry on behalf of UniPharma.
- To identify opportunities, source, secure and launch new products / medicines to increase the sales and profitability of UniPharma in line with financial expectations and goals, across various channels and medicine categories.
- To engage with the Frontshop Health team regarding any opportunities to source Schedule 0 products in-line with their strategic and financial requirements.
- To liaise with the Clicks Pharmacy Commercial team to agree on a promotional grid for UniPharma products.
- To keep abreast of new pharmaceutical and regulatory trends in terms of dosage forms, active ingredients, possible regulatory changes within SAPC, MCC and DoH.
Minimum requirements
Job related knowledge:
- Knowledge of new product development processes and of product quality standards
- Knowledge and understanding of stock flow processes through a supply chain
- Knowledge of merchandise functions e.g., sourcing, buying, supply chain, etc.
- Knowledge of financial planning and modelling
- Knowledge of margin calculations
- Knowledge of the Consumer Protection Act
- Knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and the Medicines Act (Act 101) ,
- Knowledge of the GMP requirements and regulatory requirements/ constraints wrt packaging/marketing
- Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry in South Africa
- Knowledge of marketing principles
Experience:
- Essential: 3- 5 years Scheduled Medicine experience in manufacturing or retail pharmaceutical related/medical working environment.
- Essential: A minimum of 10 years’ experience within Pharmaceutical wholesale, manufacturing or supplier
- Desirable: General Management experience
- Desirable: Exposure to product marketing and product launching
- Desirable: Overall product manufacturing experience
Education:
- Essential: Relevant 3 year B. Degree or Diploma (commercial / finance management or related)
- Desirable: Post graduate qualification
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