A growing pharmaceutical company is seeking a Procurement Manager / Designated Representative (DR) to lead product sourcing, supplier relationships, procurement operations, and regulatory compliance activities in the U.S.
This is a hands-on role that combines strategic business development with day-to-day purchasing and supplier management. This is a direct hire hire, permanent and 100% onsite role.
Procurement Manager / Designated Representative (DR) Key Responsibilities:
- Source and evaluate pharmaceutical, OTC, and dietary supplement products
- Develop relationships with manufacturers and authorized suppliers
- Negotiate purchasing agreements, pricing, and distribution partnerships
- Identify opportunities for exclusive or principal distribution rights in the U.S.
- Manage purchase orders, supplier communications, and order fulfillment
- Review supplier invoices and coordinate payment processing
- Serve as the company's Designated Representative (DR) for wholesale drug distribution operations in New Jersey
- Support regulatory compliance, licensing activities, inspections, and SOP development
- Collaborate closely with U.S. operations and international headquarters
Procurement Manager / Designated Representative (DR) Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical sourcing, procurement, or supplier management
- Strong negotiation and commercial relationship-building skills
- Experience evaluating new products and market opportunities
- Hands-on experience managing purchasing activities and supplier coordination
- Eligible to serve as a New Jersey Designated Representative (DR), including:
- Minimum 2 years of qualifying managerial, supervisory, auditing, or compliance experience within a licensed pharmacy, wholesale distributor, pharmaceutical manufacturer, regulatory agency, or related organization
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Experience securing distribution partnerships or exclusive distribution agreements
- Previous Designated Representative (DR) experience
- Knowledge of DSCSA, PDMA, and pharmaceutical distribution regulations
- Experience supporting regulatory inspections and licensing activities
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
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Procurement Manager / Pharmaceutical Distribution Manager (DR Eligible) in parsippany at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.