Purchase Manager

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Purchase Manager to oversee the procurement function specifically for hospital drugs, medicines, and healthcare consumables. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end sourcing, negotiating, and inventory management to ensure an uninterrupted supply of critical pharmaceutical products while optimizing procurement costs.

• Position: Purchase Manager
• Location: Thrissur, Kerala
• Experience Required: 2+ years of core experience in hospital pharmacy/drug procurement
• Industry Type: Healthcare / Hospital

Role & responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Procure medical equipment, medicines, consumables, and hospital supplies strictly as per internal departmental and pharmacy requirements.
• Focus explicitly on pharmacy procurement, managing the direct purchase of bulk medicines, surgical items, life-saving drugs, and lab consumables.
• Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) and contracts in complete accordance with hospital standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.

Vendor & Price Management

• Identify and evaluate vendors based on quality, pricing transparency, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Obtain quotations and compare prices by creating comparative statements to negotiate cost-effective deals without compromising on drug quality.
• Coordinate closely with pharmaceutical vendors and distributors to ensure timely delivery of life-saving materials and rectify any supply anomalies.

Quality Assurance & Audit Compliance

• Verify purchased items for quality, quantity, and specific regulatory/medical guidelines before formal inventory acceptance.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, invoices, tax logs, and up-to-date vendor documentation for annual audits.

Inventory & Departmental Coordination

• Monitor inventory levels using the hospital's ERP/HIS system to implement safety stock rules and replenish items proactively to avoid critical shortages.
• Coordinate seamlessly with stores, pharmacy, nursing, OT, and medical departments to quickly fulfill immediate or emergency procurement requests.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Any Graduate
• Domain Expertise: Must have deep knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturers, drug formulations, surgical materials, and hospital procurement chains.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and operational knowledge of Hospital Information Systems (HIS) or procurement ERP software.
• Core Competencies: Excellent negotiation tactics, vendor management, analytical thinking, and high organizational skills.