Store Associate

Qualification: Graduation

• Procurement & Purchasing
• Identify requirements of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, housekeeping, and office supplies.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate vendors, and negotiate prices, credit terms, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely approvals.
• Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policies and quality standards.
• Vendor Management
• Develop and maintain vendor database.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Resolve vendor issues related to delays, quality, or billing.
• Evaluate vendors periodically based on performance and quality.
• Inventory & Stock Management
• Coordinate with the hospital store to monitor stock levels.
• Avoid stock-outs of critical items through timely purchase.
• Maintain reorder levels and safety stock.
• Ensure proper documentation of inward and outward materials.
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all supplies meet hospital quality standards.
• Comply with statutory requirements (GST, drug licenses, biomedical norms, etc.).
• Conduct periodic audits of stock and purchase processes.
• Cost Control & Reporting
• Analyze purchase costs and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Prepare MIS reports related to purchase and stock utilization.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting for material requirements.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of hospital supplies (medical & non-medical).
• Familiarity with inventory software/ERP systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person