Pharmacy Manager

Position

Pharmacy Manager Purchase

Department

Pharmacy / Procurement

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Manager – Purchase to manage the procurement of medicines, surgical items, medical supplies, and other pharmacy-related products. The role will be responsible for vendor management, purchase planning, inventory availability, cost control, and ensuring compliance with applicable pharmacy and procurement regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the purchase of medicines, surgical products, consumables, and medical supplies.
• Coordinate with pharmacy, stores, medical, and finance teams to understand purchase requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and distributors.
• Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate the best commercial terms.
• Prepare and process purchase orders according to approved requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of fast-moving and critical medicines.
• Monitor stock levels, minimum/maximum inventory, expiry dates, and slow-moving items.
• Maintain and review vendor performance, pricing, credit terms, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure proper documentation of purchase transactions and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding shortages, replacements, returns, damages, and near-expiry products.
• Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure purchases comply with company policies and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
• Support inventory audits and reconciliation of purchase and stock records.
• Prepare regular purchase, consumption, stock, and cost reports for management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors.
• Lead and supervise the pharmacy purchase team, where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm / D.Pharm or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in pharmacy procurement, pharmaceutical purchasing, or hospital pharmacy.
• Good knowledge of medicines, surgical products, medical consumables, and pharmaceutical suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Good knowledge of inventory and purchase management systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and pharmacy/ERP software.

Preferred Experience

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical purchasing or hospital pharmacy procurement.
• Experience in hospital, healthcare, retail pharmacy chain, or pharmaceutical distribution is preferred.