Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist

16 hours ago

Cochin, Kerala, India beBeeSupplyChain Full time ₹ 1,80,00,000 - ₹ 2,50,00,000

Pharmacy Supply Chain Leader

The role involves overseeing the procurement and inventory management of medicines, surgical consumables, and pharmaceutical supplies. Ensuring timely availability of drugs at optimum cost is a priority.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement & Vendor Management:
    • 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 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.

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