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Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager / Designated Representative to join a growing international organization establishing its U.S. operations in Parsippany, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in launching and expanding U.S. operations, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical wholesale distribution, regulatory compliance, procurement, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical wholesale distribution and must meet New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH) qualifications to serve as a Designated Representative (DR).
Key Responsibilities: Serve as the company's Designated Representative for NJ pharmaceutical wholesale distribution licensing. Lead procurement, sourcing, and vendor management activities. Identify, evaluate, and qualify U.S. suppliers and vendors. Verify supplier and customer licensing, registrations, and regulatory compliance. Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Prepare for and serve as the primary point of contact during NJ DOH inspections. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Coordinate purchasing activities and support international product exports. Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, and regulatory documentation. Support future warehouse operations, including inventory management, receiving inspections, product storage, and handling procedures. Assist in expanding operations across healthcare products, dietary supplements, OTC products, and potentially prescription pharmaceuticals.
Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience at a pharmaceutical wholesale distribution facility licensed and registered in New Jersey. Must meet NJ DOH eligibility requirements to serve as a Designated Representative. Verifiable employment history supporting NJ pharmaceutical wholesale distribution licensing requirements. Experience with pharmaceutical wholesale distribution regulations and compliance. Strong knowledge of SOP development, regulatory inspections, and audit preparation. Experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor qualification, and supplier compliance. Familiarity with pharmaceutical product handling, inventory management, and regulated storage operations. Ability to provide approximately 7 years of employment history for licensing purposes. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Lead

Location

Boonton, NJ

Occupation

Purchasing Managers

Industry

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers

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