Assistant Manager/Manager - Purchase Department

• Plan and manage day-to-day purchasing activities based on departmental requirements.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from various departments.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations, negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions.
• Prepare comparative statements and submit purchase proposals for management approval.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pending orders, delivery schedules, quality issues, replacements, and payments.
• Ensure procurement is carried out in accordance with organizational policies and approval procedures.
• Maintain proper documentation of purchase requisitions, quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, invoices, and related records.
• Coordinate with Stores, Pharmacy, Accounts, Administration, Nursing, Clinical, Engineering, and other departments for procurement requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Stores to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, service, and compliance.
• Negotiate annual rate contracts and bulk purchase agreements wherever applicable.
• Ensure timely renewal and maintenance of vendor contracts and agreements.
• Monitor market prices and identify cost-saving and alternate sourcing opportunities.
• Verify purchase bills and coordinate with Accounts for payment processing.
• Handle urgent procurement requirements, especially critical hospital and patient-care items.
• Ensure procurement of medical and non-medical items complies with applicable institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of commercial information and vendor-related data.
• Prepare periodic MIS reports relating to purchases, pending orders, vendor performance, cost savings, and procurement status.
• Lead and supervise purchase executives and other procurement staff.
• Resolve procurement-related issues and escalate critical matters to management.
• Support internal audits and ensure proper compliance with procurement procedures.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹850,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person