We are looking for an experienced Purchase In-Charge who can independently manage medicine and healthcare product purchasing for our retail pharmacy operations. The candidate will be responsible for stock planning, supplier coordination, rate negotiation, expiry management, and ensuring the availability of fast-moving medicines.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle complete purchase operations for medicines and pharma products
- Coordinate with pharma companies, stockists, and distributors
- Ensure availability of fast-moving and essential medicines
- Monitor stock levels and maintain optimum inventory
- Check and manage expiry, near-expiry, and damaged stock
- Compare rates and negotiate margins with suppliers
- Prepare and issue purchase orders as per requirement
- Maintain proper documentation of invoices and purchase records
- Coordinate with accounts team for payment and reconciliation
- Maintain robust vendor relationships and identify new suppliers
Required Skills
- Stock planning and demand forecasting ability
- Knowledge of expiry management in pharma retail
- Solid coordination with store and billing team