Buyer (Medical Procurement)

Bs Shipmanagement; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bs Shipmanagement is seeking a Buyer (Medical Procurement) to coordinate procurement and delivery of medical supplies for vessels, ensuring availability of medicines and consumables onboard while complying with regulatory standards.

The role requires reviewing requisitions, selecting medicines and consumables, obtaining supplier quotations, preparing purchase orders, and monitoring orders through to delivery, with strong communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or relevant degree with procurement exposure.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or related field.
• Strong communication and documentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage medical supply requirements from vessels.
• Review requisitions and select medicines and consumables for procurement.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate pricing and terms from suppliers.
• Prepare purchase orders per policy and track delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure audit compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers, vessels and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Complete goods receipt processes after delivery.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

English communication

MS Office

Procurement systems

Education

B.Pharm

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

As a Buyer (Medical Procurement) BSM Cruise, you will be responsible for coordinating the procurement and delivery of medical supplies for vessels, ensuring requirements are accurately fulfilled in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role plays a key part in supporting vessel operations by maintaining the availability of medicines and medical consumables onboard while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage quarterly and ad hoc medical supply requirements received from vessels.

• Review medical requisitions and select appropriate medicines and medical consumables for procurement.

• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, availability, specifications, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.

• Prepare purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and requirements.

• Monitor procurement activities from order placement through delivery, ensuring timely and accurate supply of medical items onboard.

• Liaise with suppliers, vessels, and relevant stakeholders to resolve procurement and delivery-related matters.

• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure proper documentation and audit compliance.

• Complete goods receipt processes following confirmation of delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) preferred, or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination abilities.

• Good negotiation skills and commercial awareness.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and procurement-related systems.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.