Posted on: 10 Aug 2026

Location: St. John’s Medical College Hospital Employment Type: Full Time Experience: Experienced

Job Summary:

Purchase Manager

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Purchase Manager to manage and oversee the procurement function of our hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and manage procurement of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, housekeeping, engineering and general supplies.
- Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure competitive procurement.
- Obtain quotations, compare rates, negotiate terms and issue purchase orders.
- Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Monitor vendor performance, quality, delivery schedules and payment terms.
- Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policies, statutory requirements and approved budgets.
- Coordinate with various departments, Stores, Finance, Pharmacy and Administration for procurement requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation, purchase records and vendor databases.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable and approved suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement without compromising quality.





Qualification & Experience:

- Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be preferred.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital/healthcare organisation.
- Robust knowledge of medical and general hospital procurement, vendor management and negotiation.
- Good communication, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and ERP systems.

Industry: Medical / Healthcare / Hospital

Role Category: Non Teaching

Role: Non Teaching

Employment Type: Full Time

Language: English, Hind and Kannada

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Company Profile:

C.B.C.I Society for Medical Education (St. Johns Medical College & Hospital)

Established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences consists of a Medical College, counted as one of the best in the nation, a state of the art Hospital with 1350 beds.

To Apply: [email protected]

For more information, please visit our website www.stjohns.in

📌 Purchase Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences
📍 Bengaluru