Purchasing Officer

As a Purchase Officer at our fast-growing diagnostics company based in Bangalore, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations of our state-of-the-art labs across the Gulf region. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the procurement process efficiently, maintaining optimal stock levels, and overseeing vendor relationships. Your duties will include verifying stock levels, approving indents, and processing Purchase Orders (PO) within the specified timeline. You will be responsible for coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and verifying the quality and quantity of items received against each Goods Receipt Note (GRN). Additionally, you will work closely with the Quality Control (QC) team, Lab Managers, and vendors for disposal or returns when necessary. It will be your duty to track stock levels, stock value, and maintain buffer stock to minimize stock-outs, thus ensuring the smooth functioning of our laboratories. You will be tasked with improving the cost per test (CPRT) for all parameters and monitoring expiry dates to ensure the First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) method is followed across all locations. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Purchase, Inventory, Returns, Disposal, Transfers, Sales, and Internal Consumption across the GCC region in compliance with local laws. Your ability to monitor reagents and consumables wastage, maintain accurate purchase records, and coordinate procurement schedules with Lab Managers will be essential. To excel in this position, you must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and commercial awareness. Building and maintaining successful relationships with vendors, along with demonstrating a high standard of numeracy to analyze data effectively, will be key to your success. Your ability to influence and persuade, coupled with experience in the diagnostics industry and knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management, will be advantageous. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making reliable and accurate diagnostic services accessible and efficient, then this role as a Purchase Officer in our diagnostics company is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in building a future where healthcare feels more connected, starting with a robust support and procurement team at the core of our mission.,