CPL Diagnostics Kolkata

Job Description: Purchase & Store Manager Position Title: Purchase & Store Manager Department: Operations / Supply Chain Location: Kolkata Head Office Reports To: Director Role Overview The Purchase & Store Manager will be responsible for managing procurement, vendor development, inventory, and stores for CPL Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. The role ensures smooth availability of reagents, consumables, equipment, and other essentials across multiple laboratory and collection units. This position is crucial for optimizing cost, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining seamless supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Vendor Management Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for reagents, consumables, equipment, and services. Ensure timely procurement of materials while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards. Develop and maintain vendor relationships, contracts, and performance monitoring. Compare quotations, prepare purchase orders (POs), and process approvals. Inventory & Store Management Oversee storage, handling, and distribution of materials in central and unit-level stores. Implement scientific inventory control techniques to avoid stockouts or overstocking. Maintain accurate records of inward/outward material movement. Ensure compliance with NABL and other regulatory norms for material storage (e.g., cold chain for reagents). Conduct periodic stock verification and reconciliation with accounts. Process & Compliance Implement SOPs for procurement and storage activities. Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality checks of materials received. Ensure proper documentation of purchase, GRN (Goods Receipt Note), issue slips, and vendor invoices. Comply with statutory and audit requirements related to procurement and stores. Cost & Efficiency Control Monitor consumption patterns and suggest cost-optimization measures. Forecast material requirements in coordination with laboratory and operations teams. Implement vendor credit terms and manage payment cycles efficiently. Team Management Supervise storekeepers and purchase assistants across different units. Train and develop team members for better efficiency and compliance. Ensure inter-departmental coordination (Laboratory, Accounts, Operations). Key Skills & Competencies Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory consumables, reagents, and equipment. Good understanding of inventory management systems and ERP software. Analytical and problem-solving ability for cost control. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Compliance-oriented with knowledge of healthcare/diagnostic industry standards. Qualifications & Experience Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Supply Chain, or relevant field. 23 years of experience in purchase and store management (preferably in healthcare/diagnostics/pharma industry). Hands-on experience in purchase & inventory systems. Remuneration & Benefits Salary: 20K to 30K / Month Other Benefits: PF, Incentives based on KPI, and Career Growth Opportunities.