Company Description Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries is a leading Egyptian company specializing in pharmaceutical ophthalmic products and is ranked second in the Egyptian ophthalmic market with the highest growth rate in this segment. The company operates a large, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Al-Obour City with a 6,000 m² footprint and a production capacity of 35 million units, making it one of the biggest in the Middle East. Orchidia is certified by WHO-GMP through the Egyptian Ministry of Health and other regional authorities, as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS, reflecting strong commitments to quality, safety, and environmental standards. The company continually improves its Quality Management Systems and Environmental Health and Safety practices to exceed stakeholder expectations. Its current portfolio includes 35 ophthalmic drugs and 3 CE-marked medical devices, supported by a rich pipeline of 60 additional ophthalmic products in various dosage forms.
Job Purpose
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for securing reliable sources of pharmaceutical raw materials and packaging components to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role focuses on supplier identification, commercial evaluation, market analysis, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with Orchidia's quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate local and international suppliers for APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and other pharmaceutical requirements.
- Conduct commercial and technical assessments to identify the most suitable sourcing options.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure supply continuity.
- Monitor market trends, supply risks, and raw material availability to support proactive sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, R&D, Planning, and Production during supplier qualification and new product development.
- Support supplier qualification activities and maintain approved supplier records.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, alternative sourcing, and process improvement.
- Prepare sourcing reports, supplier performance analyses, and market intelligence updates.
- Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies and applicable pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
- 3–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
- Good knowledge of APIs, excipients, packaging materials, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Fluent in English.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Planning and Organization
- Teamwork
