Purchasing & Category Executive (Pharmacist)

About the Role

• We are looking for a motivated **Pharmacist** to join our team as a **Purchasing & Category Executive**.
• This role combines purchasing, stock planning, supplier coordination, and category development, with a strong focus on supporting sales growth and enhancing product knowledge across branches.
• **Key Responsibilities:*** Assist in purchasing products based on consumption, sales data, and stock levels.
• Support in preparing order quantities using sales analysis and required coverage days.
• Follow up with suppliers on quotations, orders, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with accounts for invoice validation and payment follow-ups.
• Monitor stock levels and highlight out-of-stock and slow-moving items.
• Support product distribution to branches (Replenishment).
• Assist in managing expiry items, returns, and stock re-allocation between branches.
• Coordinate with suppliers for promotions, deals, and marketing support.
• Assist in listing new products and evaluating supplier offers.
• Work closely with E-commerce and IT teams to ensure accurate product listing and updates.
• Support in preparing reports for sales, stock, and performance analysis.
• **Training & Sales Support:*** Support in organizing and coordinating product training sessions for branch staff.
• Work with suppliers to prepare training materials and product knowledge content.
• Help improve the sales team’s knowledge of products, key selling points, and cross-selling techniques.
• Follow up with branches to ensure proper understanding and execution after training.
• **Requirements:*** **Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmacist is a must).**
• 1–3 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Pharmacy Retail
• Strong Excel skills (Formulas and basic data analysis).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• **Preferred:*** **A UAE-licensed pharmacist is a plus.**
• Experience in OTC, skincare, and pharmacy retail products.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or Power BI.