Associate - Procurement & Stores

Responsibilities:

1. Identify all Pharmacy direct order requirements from retail and ensure POs are placed, received, and processed on time.
2. Identify and address all new item requirements coming from Helpdesk for retail pharmacy direct line items.
3. Liaise with Pharmacy team to ensure all products are received on time and in good condition.
4. Report on price variation or supply issues or new account creation with Procurement Department as needed.
5. Track and maintain expiry compensation records in coordination with Retail Pharmacy Team. Send expiry report to Procurement Team on a monthly basis.
6. Timely submission of vendor invoice copies from retail pharmacies to the finance department.

Desired Candidate Profile:

1. Graduate or undergraduate with a secondary school pass out.
2. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar field.
3. Understanding of policies and procedures related to procurement activity.
4. An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.

Company Overview:

Aster Pharmacy is the largest retail pharmacy group in the GCC & UAE. This success story began in 1989 with the opening of the first pharmacy and has continued to grow ever since. Aster Pharmacies are designed to be a one-stop-shop for healthcare products, offering quality medical and allied products at the best prices in a refreshing ambiance. Aster Pharmacy is part of the Aster DM Healthcare group based in Dubai.