Summary

The Purchase Manager – SCM is responsible for overseeing and managing the hospital’s procurement activities for medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and general supplies. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high - quality standards, ensuring uninterrupted supply, and complying with NABH guidelines and statutory requirements.

Functional Responsibilities

· Operations Management

1) You shall report to the Head of SCM / Vice President - Operations.

· Procurement Strategy & Planning

1) Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with hospital goals and budgets.

2) Forecast material requirements based on historical data, seasonal trends, and operational needs.

3) Establish procurement priorities for critical medical and pharmaceutical items.

· Vendor Development & Management

1) Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for various categories of supplies.

2) Maintain updated vendor credentials including licenses, GST details, and compliance documents.

3) Negotiate prices, credit terms,



and contracts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.

4) Monitor vendor performance and resolve supply or quality issues.

· Purchase Order & Contract Management

1) Approve and process purchase orders in the hospital ERP system.

2) Ensure all purchases are in line with hospital SOPs and NABH requirements.

3) Oversee timely order placement and follow-up for deliveries as per agreed timelines.

· Compliance & Quality Assurance

1) Ensure procurement processes adhere to NABH standards, Drugs & Cosmetics Act (for pharmaceuticals), and other relevant regulations.

2) Ensure traceability and documentation of all purchases for audit readiness.

3) Conduct periodic supplier audits to ensure quality and compliance.

· Coordination with Departments

1) Liaise with user departments to understand requirements and specifications.

2) Work closely with stores, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and accounts teams for smooth procurement wor

📌 Purchase Head (Chromepet)
🏢 Parvathy Hospital
📍 Chromepet