Purchase Head

Parvathy Hospitals; Chennai District; On-site; INR 837,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Job summary

Parvathy Hospitals is seeking a skilled Purchase Manager SCM to oversee hospital procurement across medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and general supplies. The role focuses on cost-effective purchasing, uninterrupted supply, and NABH-compliant processes within a hospital setting.

You will report to the Head of SCM, coordinate with stores, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and accounts to streamline workflows, negotiate favorable terms with vendors, manage POs in the ERP, and ensure audit-ready

Qualifications

• NABH standards familiarity
• Experience with procurement processes in healthcare settings
• Knowledge of Drugs & Cosmetics Act (pharmaceuticals) is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical and general supplies to ensure cost-effective purchasing and uninterrupted supply.
• Report to Head of SCM / Vice President - Operations and coordinate with stores, pharmacy, biomedical engineering and accounts teams.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with hospital goals and budgets; forecast material requirements and establish priorities for critical items.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors; negotiate prices, credit terms and contracts to achieve cost savings while ensuring quality.
• Approve and process purchase orders in the hospital ERP; ensure adherence to NABH requirements and hospital SOPs; monitor deliveries.
• Ensure procurement processes adhere to NABH standards, Drugs & Cosmetics Act, and other regulations; maintain traceability and documentation for audits; conduct periodic supplier audits.

Job description

Summary

The Purchase Manager SCM is responsible for overseeing and managing the hospitals procurement activities for medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and general supplies. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high quality standards, ensuring uninterrupted supply, and complying with NABH guidelines and statutory requirements.

Functional Responsibilities

Operations Management

1. You shall report to the Head of SCM / Vice President - Operations.

Procurement Strategy & Planning

1. Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with hospital goals and budgets.
2. Forecast material requirements based on historical data, seasonal trends, and operational needs.
3. Establish procurement priorities for critical medical and pharmaceutical items.

Vendor Development & Management

1. Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for various categories of supplies.
2. Maintain updated vendor credentials including licenses, GST details, and compliance documents.
3. Negotiate prices, credit terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
4. Monitor vendor performance and resolve supply or quality issues.

Purchase Order & Contract Management

1. Approve and process purchase orders in the hospital ERP system.
2. Ensure all purchases are in line with hospital SOPs and NABH requirements.
3. Oversee timely order placement and follow-up for deliveries as per agreed timelines.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

1. Ensure procurement processes adhere to NABH standards, Drugs & Cosmetics Act (for pharmaceuticals), and other relevant regulations.
2. Ensure traceability and documentation of all purchases for audit readiness.
3. Conduct periodic supplier audits to ensure quality and compliance.

Coordination with Departments

1. Liaise with user departments to understand requirements and specifications.
2. Work closely with stores, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and accounts teams for smooth procurement workflows.
3. Address urgent and emergency procurement needs promptly.

Cost Control & Budget Management

1. Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
2. Prepare and manage the procurement budget for all categories.
3. Minimize wastage through optimal purchase planning and stock control.

Documentation, Reporting & Audit Support

1. Maintain accurate records of POs, vendor communications, and purchase history.
2. Generate periodic procurement reports for management review.
3. Ensure readiness for internal, external, and NABH audits by maintaining proper documentation.

Compensation: 75,000.00 - 100,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Food provided
• Provident Fund
• Work Location: In person .