Pharma Procurement & Supply Chain Agent

Job ID: 39822350

Budget: $15 – $25 USD

Job Description
I am looking for hands-on support to expand a growing line of pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and healthcare supplies into Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Your mission is to identify and engage potential suppliers and distributors, secure the best possible terms, and prepare everything up to the point where I personally review and sign the final contracts.

Your responsibilities:

Identify GMP/GDP-approved manufacturers and distributors

Reach out to potential partners and gather detailed information (pricing, MOQs, lead times, Incoterms, payment terms)

Negotiate preliminary terms and summarize key points

Provide a vetted shortlist of suppliers for each product family per target region

Prepare draft agreements, RFQs, and supporting documentation for my review

Support logistics planning (freight options, customs documentation, HS codes, duties, warehousing, cold-chain if applicable)

Success criteria:

A vetted supplier shortlist in every target region

Clear negotiation summaries with proposed terms

Draft agreements ready for final review

End-to-end logistics blueprint for each region

A final report summarizing cost savings and risk mitigation

Requirements:

Strong existing network in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare supply industry

Proven sourcing experience and professional working style

Excellent communication skills with a friendly and collaborative approach

Fluent English, both spoken and written

Knowledge of GDP/GMP standards

Negotiation skills with international suppliers

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Independent, reliable, and comfortable working across cultures and time zones

Compensation: Hourly rate plus performance-based bonuses for each qualified supplier brought to contract stage.