Procurement/Purchase Officer

Role Overview: You will be responsible for centrally managing and streamlining procurement operations across Apollo Knowledge's medical colleges, institutions, and nursing institutes. Your role will involve ensuring cost-effective, timely, and compliant sourcing of goods and services while supporting academic, clinical, and operational needs from the Chennai corporate office. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate and oversee all procurement activities for medical colleges and other Apollo Knowledge institutions to ensure standardization, cost efficiency, and quality. - Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage vendors and suppliers for medical, academic, laboratory, IT, infrastructure, and general supplies. Negotiate pricing and contract terms. - Collaborate with institution heads and department coordinators to forecast needs, plan procurement schedules, and consolidate orders to leverage bulk purchasing advantages. - Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and statutory regulations. Maintain accurate records of RFQs, purchase orders, contracts, and delivery logs. - Work closely with finance and administration teams to track spending, manage procurement budgets, and generate cost-saving opportunities. - Coordinate with stores and inventory managers at each institution to manage stock levels and avoid overstocking or shortages. - Track vendor performance and delivery timelines. Maintain a preferred supplier list and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality. - Support implementation and use of procurement software tools or ERP systems to streamline procurement workflows and reporting. Qualifications Required: - 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 Additional Details: The company offers health insurance and provident fund benefits. The job type is full-time with a day shift schedule and a performance bonus. Work location is in person.,