Purchasing Officer (Diagnostics industry)

As a Purchase Officer at our fast-growing diagnostics company based in Bangalore, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth procurement and inventory management processes. With state-of-the-art labs across the Gulf region specializing in various diagnostics, including hormonal imbalances, comprehensive wellness checks, chronic illnesses, metabolic disorders, and high-end clinical chemistry tests, we are committed to offering comprehensive laboratory solutions under one roof. Your primary responsibilities will include verifying stock levels, approving indents, preparing and processing Purchase Orders (PO) within SLA, and following up with vendors for timely delivery to ensure efficient operations. You will be responsible for verifying the quality and quantity of materials delivered against each GRN, coordinating with QC, Lab Manager, and Vendors for disposal/returns, and tracking stock levels and stock value while ensuring buffer stock to minimize stock-outs. With 7+ years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, including managerial experience, you will be instrumental in improving cost per test (CPRT) for all parameters, monitoring expiry dates, and ensuring compliance with local laws by developing and implementing SOPs related to Purchase, Inventory, Returns, Disposal, Transfers, Sales, and Internal Consumption across GCC. Your qualifications should include good oral and written communication, strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with vendors. You should also possess excellent numeracy skills to analyze facts and figures effectively and have influencing and persuasion skills to resolve vendor-related issues. Preferred skills for this role include experience in the diagnostics industry and knowledge of procurement processes and inventory management. By joining our team, you will be contributing to our mission of making reliable, accurate diagnostic services accessible, efficient, and human-centered.,