Procurement/purchase Officer
9 hours ago
**Job Purpose**:
- To centrally manage and streamline procurement operations across Apollo Knowledge’s medical colleges, institutions and nursing institutes, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant sourcing of goods and services while supporting academic, clinical, and operational needs from the Chennai corporate office.
**Key Duties / Accountabilities**:
- **Central Procurement Management**:
- Coordinate and oversee all procurement activities for medical colleges and other Apollo Knowledge institutions to ensure standardization, cost efficiency, and quality.
- **Vendor Management & Sourcing**:
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage vendors and suppliers for medical, academic, laboratory, IT, infrastructure, and general supplies. Negotiate pricing and contract terms.
- **Purchase Planning & Forecasting**:
- Collaborate with institution heads and department coordinators to forecast needs, plan procurement schedules, and consolidate orders to leverage bulk purchasing advantages.
- **Compliance & Documentation**:
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and statutory regulations. Maintain accurate records of RFQs, purchase orders, contracts, and delivery logs.
- **Budget & Cost Control**:
- Work closely with finance and administration teams to track spending, manage procurement budgets, and generate cost-saving opportunities.
- **Inventory Coordination**:
- Coordinate with stores and inventory managers at each institution to manage stock levels and avoid overstocking or shortages.
- **Vendor Evaluation & Performance Monitoring**:
- Track vendor performance and delivery timelines. Maintain a preferred supplier list and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality.
- **Tech Integration**:
- Support implementation and use of procurement software tools or ERP systems to streamline procurement workflows and reporting.
**Essential Skills**:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Excellent analytical and cost control abilities
- Proficiency in documentation, contract review, and compliance tracking
- Knowledge of institutional procurement norms (preferably for medical/academic institutions)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coordination skills
- Ability to handle multi-campus procurement complexity efficiently
- Ethical, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset
**Essential Qualifications & Critical Experiences**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Bio Medical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, preferably in education, healthcare, or institutional settings
- Experience in handling centralized procurement for multiple units or campuses is highly desirable.
Familiarity with medical and academic procurement is an added advantage
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
**Benefits**:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
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