Manager - Purchase

Hindu Mission Hospital (HMH); Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hindu Mission Hospital (HMH) in Chennai is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee general and pharmacy purchasing, ensuring timely availability of medicines, consumables, equipment and other hospital supplies. The role partners with pharmacy, stores and finance to optimize stock, negotiate with vendors and maintain purchasing records in line with budget policies.

You will lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and reduce expiry

Qualifications

• B.Pharm / D.Pharm required.
• 7–10 years experience in general purchase and pharmacy purchase.
• No of Vacancies: 01.

Responsibilities

• Manage general and pharmacy procurement to ensure timely availability of medicines, consumables, equipment and hospital supplies.
• Coordinate with departments to assess requirements, obtain quotations, compare suppliers and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Oversee purchase orders, vendor follow-ups and resolution of supply discrepancies.
• Work with pharmacy, stores and finance to monitor stock requirements, prevent shortages and minimise excess inventory and expiry-related losses.
• Maintain vendor records, purchase documentation and procurement reports, and ensure adherence to budgets and hospital purchase policies.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, vendor management, planning and team coordination skills, with proficiency in purchase and inventory systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Planning

Team coordination

Inventory systems

Education

B.Pharm / D.Pharm

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for managing general and pharmacy procurement to ensure timely availability of medicines, consumables, equipment and other hospital supplies. Coordinates with departments to assess requirements, obtain quotations, compare suppliers and negotiate pricing and delivery terms. Oversees purchase orders, vendor follow-ups and resolution of supply discrepancies. Works closely with pharmacy, stores and finance teams to monitor stock requirements, prevent shortages and minimise excess inventory and expiry-related losses. Maintains vendor records, purchase documentation and procurement reports, and ensures adherence to approved budgets and hospital purchase policies. Requires strong negotiation, vendor management, planning and team coordination skills, with proficiency in purchase and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing general and pharmacy procurement to ensure timely availability of medicines, consumables, equipment and other hospital supplies.
• Coordinates with departments to assess requirements, obtain quotations, compare suppliers and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Oversees purchase orders, vendor follow-ups and resolution of supply discrepancies.
• Works closely with pharmacy, stores and finance teams to monitor stock requirements, prevent shortages and minimise excess inventory and expiry-related losses.
• Maintains vendor records, purchase documentation and procurement reports, and ensures adherence to approved budgets and hospital purchase policies.
• Requires strong negotiation, vendor management, planning and team coordination skills, with proficiency in purchase and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm / D.Pharm
• Experience 7-10 years in general purchase and pharmacy purchase
• No of Vacancies 01

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