Position

Pharmacy Manager Purchase

Department

Pharmacy / Procurement

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Manager – Purchase to manage the procurement of medicines, surgical items, medical supplies, and other pharmacy-related products. The role will be responsible for vendor management, purchase planning, inventory availability, cost control, and ensuring compliance with applicable pharmacy and procurement regulations.

Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the purchase of medicines, surgical products, consumables, and medical supplies.
- Coordinate with pharmacy, stores, medical, and finance teams to understand purchase requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and distributors.
- Obtain quotations, compare prices, and negotiate the best commercial terms.
- Prepare and process purchase orders according to approved requirements.
- Ensure timely availability of quick-moving and critical medicines.
- Monitor stock levels, minimum/maximum inventory, expiry dates, and slow-moving items.
- Maintain and review vendor performance, pricing,



credit terms, and delivery schedules.
- Ensure proper documentation of purchase transactions and maintain accurate procurement records.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding shortages, replacements, returns, damages, and near-expiry products.
- Monitor market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Ensure purchases comply with company policies and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
- Support inventory audits and reconciliation of purchase and stock records.
- Prepare regular purchase, consumption, stock, and cost reports for management.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved vendors.
- Lead and supervise the pharmacy purchase team, where applicable.

Required Qualifications
- B.Pharm / M.Pharm / D.Pharm or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant experience in pharmacy procurement, pharmaceutical purchasing, or hospital pharmacy.
- Good knowledge of medicines,

📌 Pharmacy Manager (Jabalpur)
🏢 Seth Mannulal Jagannath Trust Hospital
📍 Jabalpur