Head of Procurement (Virtual Position)

KINDLY NOTE THAT WE ARE SPECIFICALLY LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL WITH EXPERIENCE IN SALES IN THE EXPORT DEPT OR PROCUREMENT DEPT OF FINISHED PHARMACEUTICALS.

AdvaCare Pharma produces and distributes a wide range of medical products under our brands to more than 65 countries, but what makes us different than others in the industry is our dedicated mission to bring essential healthcare to those that need it most in underserved, developing countries.

We are a fast growing, dynamic, and well-organized company offering excellent growth opportunities and valuable experience in sales, international business, client development and negotiation. According to our present and past account managers, the skills acquired are game changing for their career paths. Our company structure, being a matrix organization (mostly horizontal), is highly organized yet flexible. Working environment is friendly and we value a strong work-life balance for our team members.

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Lead the China Procurement Department to achieve cost-efficient purchasing, support global sales growth, and develop highly reliable manufacturing partners. This is a proactive leadership role requiring hands-on commercial negotiation, strict process enforcement, and the ability to independently drive resolutions without micromanagement.

Team Leadership & Operations: Manage the daily operations of the China Procurement team. Delegate tasks, review contracts/agreements before approval, enforce strict SOPs, and maintain high process discipline to ensure zero-defect operations.

• Execute high-stakes price negotiations, conduct deep cost analysis, and secure favorable payment terms and volume discounts from manufacturers.
• KPI Tracking & Performance: Track and continuously improve department KPIs (price competitiveness, PO cycle time, OTIF delivery, defect rate, and accuracy). End-to-End Export & Order Execution: Take overall charge of the procurement-to-export lifecycle. Ensure seamless coordination of production, logistics, and shipping documents directly with manufacturers and the Sales Dept.
• Proactive Crisis Management: Act as the ultimate escalation point for supply chain bottlenecks. Provide immediate, aggressive, and effective solutions to factory delays or disputes.
• Travel to visit and audit manufacturers/exhibitions when required. Push factories to comply with regulatory/GMP document requirements to support international registrations.
• Maintain seamless communication with Sales, Registration, Logistics, and Accounting departments.

Core Industry Experience: 5 to 10 years of total experience in purchasing, sourcing, and exporting, with a minimum of 4 to 7 years in the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or Healthcare trade industry.

• Must possess the maturity to lead the China procurement team independently.
• Bachelor’s degree or above; major in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or a related field is preferred.
• Communication & Hustle: Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin. Travel Requirement: Willingness and ability to travel for factory audits, supplier negotiations, and industry exhibitions.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical registration documents and GMP-related requirements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a 45-minute live, remote case-study assessment during the initial interview to demonstrate practical problem-solving skills.