MANAGER – PROCUREMENT (CONSUMER GOODS)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our Client, a leading retail pharmacy and healthcare company in Pakistan, is seeking applications from experienced professionals for the following position. The organization operates an extensive network of pharmacies across multiple cities, offering pharmaceutical products, healthcare services, and wellness solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, accessibility, and customer care.
Job Scope
The Manager - Procurement (Consumer Goods) is responsible for leading the procurement and category management of company's non-pharmaceutical portfolio, including FMCG, personal care, baby care, wellness, cosmetics, and general merchandise. The role is 80% procurement-focused and 20% supply chain-focused, driving category growth through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations, and Joint Business Planning (JBP), while ensuring product availability across the retail network.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Commercial
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned consumer goods categories.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with FMCG companies, importers, distributors, and brand principals.
- Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, trade margins, rebates, promotional funding, listing fees, shelf rentals, marketing support, and credit terms.
- Develop and execute Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with strategic suppliers to achieve mutual growth objectives.
- Prepare, monitor, and align supplier-wise sales targets and business plans.
- Renegotiate supplier agreements to improve front-end and back-end margins.
- Plan and execute monthly promotional campaigns and annual sales gala activities with suppliers.
- Drive pricing, merchandising, and assortment strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Develop new product categories, identify market trends, and introduce innovative brands and products.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure commercial commitments are achieved.
Supply Chain (20%)
Support inventory health by managing slow-moving inventory and minimizing ageing stock.
- Ensure product availability across warehouses and retail stores through effective purchase planning.
- Optimize inventory levels and stock days while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Improve availability of high-selling articles through effective replenishment and supplier coordination.
- Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, and Retail Operations to ensure timely product availability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Sales Growth (Non-Pharma Categories)
- Gross Margin & Trade Income
- Front-End & Back-End Margin Improvement
- JBP Execution
- Supplier Sales Target Achievement
- Product Availability
- Inventory Days / Stock Days
- New Category Development
- Promotional ROI
- Supplier Performance Score
Education
- MBA/Bachelor's in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience
- 6-10 years of procurement or category management experience in FMCG, retail, consumer goods, pharmacy retail, or modern trade.
This advertisement is published on 04 August 2026. The last date to apply is 14 August 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.