Chief Pharmacy Supplies Officer

1 day ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India beBeePharmacyPurchaseManager Full time ₹ 80,00,000 - ₹ 1,20,00,000
Job Title: Pharmacy Purchase Manager

The role of a Pharmacy Purchase Manager is crucial in ensuring the timely availability of drugs at optimum cost, adherence to regulatory compliance, and strong coordination with vendors, consultants, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify, evaluate, and finalize vendors for pharmaceutical products and consumables.
  • Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and supply agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and distributors.
  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of drugs, including critical and life-saving medicines.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management:

  • Oversee purchase planning based on consumption trends and stock requirements.
  • Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
  • Implement systems for efficient inventory tracking and control.
  • Coordinate with IP & OP pharmacy teams to ensure smooth supply chain flow.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure that all procurement follows drug regulatory guidelines and hospital policies.
  • Maintain accurate purchase records, invoices, and audit compliance reports.
  • Monitor expiry, batch recalls, and drug quality issues in coordination with the QA team.

Financial & Operational Management:

  • Prepare and manage purchase budgets for the pharmacy.
  • Monitor and control purchase costs, ensuring savings wherever possible.
  • Provide regular MIS reports to management on purchase trends, vendor performance, and cost savings.

Team & Coordination:

  • Lead and supervise the pharmacy purchase team.
  • Collaborate with clinicians, pharmacists, and hospital administration for requirement planning.
  • Conduct regular review meetings with stakeholders on purchase and supply chain performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Education: B.Pharm / M.Pharm / MBA in Hospital or Supply Chain Management preferred.
  • Experience: 8–12 years of experience in pharmaceutical purchase, with at least 7+ years in a hospital setting (multispecialty preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, regulatory norms, and supply chain best practices.
  • Proven skills in vendor negotiation, procurement systems, and cost management.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
  • Strong analytical and planning ability.
  • Knowledge of drug regulations, HSN codes, and statutory compliance.
  • Leadership skills with ability to manage a team effectively.
  • Proficiency in ERP / hospital management software for purchase and inventory.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Cost savings achieved through procurement strategies.
  • Vendor performance and timely supply rate.
  • Stock-out rate and inventory turnover ratio.
  • Compliance audit scores.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction (clinicians, pharmacy, finance).

This position requires an individual with exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication abilities to manage a high-performing team and drive business growth.

A highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supply chain management and a strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations will excel in this role.

Please submit your application if you are a results-driven professional looking for a challenging opportunity to lead a team and contribute to the success of our organization.

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