Inventory Management:
Maintain accurate inventory of medical supplies, surgical items, pharmaceuticals (if applicable), consumables, and non-medical items.
Monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking.
Procurement Coordination:
Raise purchase requisitions based on stock levels and department requests.
Liaise with vendors, procurement team, and accounts department for timely ordering and billing.
Receiving and Inspection:
Oversee receipt of goods, verify quantities, inspect for damages, and ensure items meet quality standards.
Manage Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) and other documentation.
Storage and Organization:
Ensure proper storage of items following safety, hygiene, and classification standards (e.g., temperature-sensitive supplies).
Organize items using labeling, categorization, and FIFO (First In, First Out) or FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) principles.
Distribution and Issuance:
Issue supplies to various departments (wards, ICU, OT, etc.) as per requisitions.




Maintain logs and delivery records for traceability and accountability.
Record Keeping and Reporting:
Maintain digital and/or manual inventory records.
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly stock reports.
Track expiry dates, batch numbers, and consumption trends.
Audit and Compliance:
Facilitate periodic internal and external audits.
Ensure adherence to hospital policies and healthcare regulations related to materials management.
Vendor and Contract Management:
Monitor vendor performance related to delivery, quality, and compliance.
Assist in vendor evaluation and renewal of supply contracts.
Team Supervision:
Supervise store assistants, helpers, and support staff.
Train team members in store procedures and software usage.
Waste and Expiry Management:
Ensure proper disposal of expired or damaged goods as per bio-medical waste guidelines.
Minimize wastage through monitoring and timely action.

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📌 Purchase Manager Hospital Kannur
🏢 Thanal
📍 Kannur