Vendor Management Professional

Sarvodaya Jeevani Hospital; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarvodaya Jeevani Hospital in Uttar Pradesh seeks a seasoned Procurement & Supply Chain professional to lead hospital sourcing, vendor relationships and cost control. You will oversee procurement planning, budgeting alignment and inventory management across departments to ensure uninterrupted patient care.

The role requires 7–10 years in procurement with supervisory experience in a multi-speciality hospital, with MBA/PGDM preferred and professional certifications advisable.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or Hospital Administration preferred.
• Certification in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise procurement of hospital materials and services.
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid stock-outs and coordinate with user departments.
• Identify, empanel and review vendors for quality, price and delivery performance.
• Monitor procurement costs and support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate inventory with stores, pharmacy, biomedical, engineering, and users to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with NABH standards, procurement policies and audits.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement Management

Inventory Control

Vendor Management

Logistics Management

Cost Optimization

MIS & Reporting

Education

MBA/PGDM in SCM/Materials Management/Hospital Administration

Graduate in any discipline

Materials Management/Supply Chain Certification

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply Management

• Plan, organize, and supervise the procurement of all hospital-related materials and services.
• Ensure timely procurement of medical and non-medical items to avoid stock-outs.
• Monitor purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders within defined timelines.
• Coordinate with user departments to understand procurement requirements and priorities.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical items required for patient care and hospital operations.

Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and empanel new vendors as per hospital procurement policies.
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and service support.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, annual rate contracts, and supply agreements.
• Maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and manufacturers.

Cost Control & Budget Management

• Monitor procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Conduct comparative analysis and market surveys for procurement decisions.
• Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets and financial guidelines.
• Participate in annual budgeting and procurement planning exercises.

Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate with stores, pharmacy, biomedical, engineering, and user departments for inventory management.
• Monitor consumption trends and reorder levels.
• Assist in reducing non-moving, slow-moving, and expired inventory.
• Ensure optimum stock levels are maintained without overstocking.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with NABH standards, statutory requirements, and hospital procurement policies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, contracts, quotations, and vendor documentation.
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Ensure procurement processes follow transparency and ethical business practices.

Equipment & Capital Purchases

• Coordinate procurement of medical equipment and capital assets.
• Obtain technical specifications and comparative statements from concerned departments.
• Support installation, commissioning, warranty tracking, and vendor service coordination.

Team Management

• Supervise and guide purchase executives and procurement staff.
• Allocate work and monitor departmental performance.
• Conduct training and development initiatives for team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or Hospital Administration preferred.
• Certification in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 7- 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a multi-speciality hospital.

Key Skills

• Supply Chain Management Procurement Management Inventory Control Vendor Management Logistics Management Cost Optimization MIS & Reporting