Manager/Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager - Pharmacy procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchasing

• Source, evaluate, and purchase pharmaceutical products, medical consumables, and surgical supplies.
  
• Ensure timely procurement to avoid stock-outs while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
  
• Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effectiveness.
  

• Vendor Management

• Identify and maintain relationships with reliable vendors and distributors.
  
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, delivery timelines, and service.
  
• Maintain updated records of suppliers and contracts.
  

• Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor daily stock levels and forecast future requirements.
  
• Coordinate with the pharmacy team to ensure adequate supply of fast-moving items.
  
• Prevent overstocking and expiry through efficient stock rotation.
  

• Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all purchased products comply with applicable drug laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
  
• Maintain accurate purchase records, invoices, and agreements for audit purposes.
  
• Work with finance and accounts for timely vendor payments.
  

• Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare purchase reports, cost analysis, and consumption trends.
  
• Collaborate with pharmacy, medical, and administrative teams to understand requirements.
  
• Assist in budget planning and cost control measures.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in

  Pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm)

  or relevant field.
• 2–5 years of experience in

  pharmacy procurement or hospital purchasing

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  pharmaceutical products, market trends, and regulatory guidelines

  .
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
  
• Proficiency in

  MS Office, ERP systems, or inventory management software

  .
• Attention to detail, strong analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.