Manager - Pharmaceutical Procurement (Pharmabank)

## Organization Overview: Vaaradhi Trust(On behalf of Satya Sai Srujala Trust)

A healthcare trust operating multiple hospitals seeking to establish centralized pharmaceutical procurement through a dedicated warehouse facility (Pharmabank) to optimize medicine supply chain across all hospital locations.

## Position: Manager - Pharmaceutical Procurement

### Key Responsibilities

**Procurement & Vendor Management: **

- Develop and execute centralized procurement strategy for pharmaceutical products across all trust hospitals

- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers

- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance

- Conduct market analysis for competitive pricing and product availability

- Handle tender processes and vendor empanelment procedures

**Inventory & Supply Chain Management: **

- Oversee centralized warehouse (Pharmabank) operations for pharmaceutical storage and distribution

- Implement inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize wastage

- Ensure proper storage conditions, cold chain management, and expiry tracking

- Coordinate distribution schedules to all hospital locations based on demand forecasting

- Manage emergency procurement for critical medicines

**Compliance & Quality Assurance: **

- Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, drug licensing requirements, and storage norms

- Maintain proper documentation for drug procurement, storage, and distribution

- Implement quality control measures for incoming pharmaceutical products

- Ensure adherence to hospital formulary guidelines and therapeutic protocols

**Financial Management: **

- Develop and manage procurement budgets across all hospital units

- Monitor cost optimization initiatives and report savings achieved

- Implement payment terms and credit management with suppliers

- Prepare procurement reports and analytics for management review

### Required Qualifications

**Education: **

- B.Pharmacy or M.Pharmacy (preferred)

- MBA in Supply Chain/Operations Management (advantageous)

**Experience: **

- 8-12 years in pharmaceutical procurement, preferably in hospital/healthcare settings

- Experience with centralized procurement operations

- Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution networks

- Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations

**Technical Skills: **

- Understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance requirements

- Knowledge of drug storage, handling, and distribution protocols

- Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software

- Strong analytical and reporting skills

- Knowledge of tender processes and government procurement procedures

**Key Competencies: **

- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

- Leadership skills to manage procurement team

- Attention to detail and compliance orientation

### Reporting Structure

- Reports to: operations head of pharmabank

- Team Size: 3 to 5 members (procurement executives, warehouse staff, logistics coordinators)

### Location

Centralized Pharmabank facility with regular visits to hospital locations

### Compensation

Competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications(5-9 lakhs per annum)