Professional Procurement Specialist for Pharmaceuticals

4 hours ago

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India beBeePharmacy Full time ₹ 80,00,000 - ₹ 1,50,00,000
Job Title: Pharmacy Purchase Manager

This role oversees the procurement and inventory management of all medicines, surgical consumables, and pharmaceutical supplies for a hospital. The ideal candidate will ensure timely availability of drugs at optimum cost, adherence to regulatory compliance, and strong coordination with vendors, consultants, and internal departments.

About the Role

The Pharmacy Purchase Manager is responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring seamless supply chain operations, and maintaining high-quality relationships with vendors. Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.

In addition, this role requires effective inventory management, including purchase planning based on consumption trends and stock requirements, monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking, and implementing systems for efficient inventory tracking and control.

Key Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • A degree in pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm) or a related field, preferably with an MBA in Hospital or Supply Chain Management.
  • No less than 8 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.
Benefits and Opportunities

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contribute to the success of our organization, and develop your professional skills. As a key member of our team, you will have the chance to:

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

You will also have access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in pharmaceutical purchasing and supply chain management.

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