We are looking for a Purchase Manager to lead the procurement function at Vibcare Pharma. You will own end-to-end purchasing of the products we market across India — from vendor finalisation and rate negotiation to ensuring on-time, in-full supply — while managing the purchase team and keeping costs, quality, and stock levels under control.

Key Responsibilities

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Procurement Strategy: Plan and manage purchasing for all marketed products across divisions; ensure the right product is available at the right time and cost.

- Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and finalise manufacturing partners/suppliers; negotiate rates, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms; maintain rate contracts and annual agreements.

- PO & Follow-up: Oversee Purchase Order generation and drive follow-ups with manufacturers for artwork approval, batch planning, packing, and dispatch timelines.

- Inventory Planning: Set and monitor reorder levels and safety stock, control near-expiry and slow-moving stock, and prevent stock-outs across the portfolio.

- Cost Control: Negotiate pricing and freight, track price trends, and drive cost savings without compromising quality or supply.

- Documentation & Compliance: Ensure COA, GST/HSN, e-invoice/e-way bill, batch/expiry, and MRP/labelling compliance before dispatch.

- Claims & Issues: Handle shortages, damages, quality claims, and debit notes with timely closure.

- Team Management:



Lead and guide the purchase team; allocate work, review performance, and build vendor and process discipline.

- Supplier Development: Onboard alternate/backup vendors and maintain supplier performance scorecards.

- Reporting: Maintain purchase MIS (PO vs. received, OTIF, lead time, price history) and share regular reports with management.

- Coordination: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Accounts, Warehouse, and QA — especially on current product launches and priority supplies.

Requirements

- Experience: 6+ years in pharma purchasing / supply chain, with at least 2 years in a lead or managerial role (third-party / contract manufacturing exposure preferred).

- Education: Graduate; B.Pharm / BBA / MBA (Supply Chain or Operations) is a plus.

- Skills:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management.

- Good command of Excel (Pivot, XLOOKUP/SUMIFS) and ERP systems.

- Understanding of GST basics, purchase documentation, and inventory control.

- Clear communication in Hindi & English.

- Personal Traits:

- Strong ownership and follow-through.

- Cost-conscious and detail-oriented.

- Able to manage a team and work under deadlines.

Benefits

- Competitive CTC + performance incentives

- Health & accidental insurance (self & family), PF/ESIC as per norms

- Learning & growth opportunities

- Subsidised meals & company transport

- Professional, supportive work environment

📌 Purchase Manager (Panchkula)
🏢 Vibcare Pharma
📍 Panchkula