Purchase Manager

MHA- Masters in Hospital Administration - St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Medical College & Hospital is seeking an experienced Purchase Manager to oversee the procurement function for a large healthcare facility. You will plan, negotiate, and manage sourcing of medical and non-medical supplies, ensuring timely availability and cost efficiency.

The role requires 5–8 years in hospital procurement, MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain, strong vendor management, and proficiency in ERP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital/healthcare organisation.
• Strong knowledge of medical and general hospital procurement, vendor management and negotiation.
• Good communication, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage procurement of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, housekeeping, engineering and general supplies.
• Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure competitive procurement.
• Obtain quotations, compare rates, negotiate terms and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, delivery schedules and payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policies, statutory requirements and approved budgets.
• Coordinate with various departments, Stores, Finance, Pharmacy and Administration for procurement requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation, purchase records and vendor databases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable and approved suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement without compromising quality.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor management

Negotiation

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office/Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Purchase Manager to manage and oversee the procurement function of our hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage procurement of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, housekeeping, engineering and general supplies.
• Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure competitive procurement.
• Obtain quotations, compare rates, negotiate terms and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, delivery schedules and payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policies, statutory requirements and approved budgets.
• Coordinate with various departments, Stores, Finance, Pharmacy and Administration for procurement requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation, purchase records and vendor databases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable and approved suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement without compromising quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital/healthcare organisation.
• Strong knowledge of medical and general hospital procurement, vendor management and negotiation.
• Good communication, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and ERP systems.

Industry: Medical / Healthcare / Hospital

Role Category: Non Teaching

Role: Non Teaching

Employment Type: Full Time

Language: English, Hind and Kannada

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Company Profile

C.B.C.I Society for Medical Education (St. Johns Medical College & Hospital) Established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences consists of a Medical College, counted as one of the best in the nation, a state of the art Hospital with 1350 beds.

For more information, please visit our website www.stjohns.in