JOB DESCRIPTION – PURCHASE MANAGER

Department: Purchase / Procurement
Position: Purchase Manager
Location: Sanjivini Super Speciality Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Reporting To: Management / Hospital Administrator

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Purchase Manager to manage the hospital’s procurement activities, including medicines, medical equipment, consumables, stationery, housekeeping materials, and other operational requirements. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely procurement at competitive prices while maintaining quality and proper documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the complete purchase and procurement process of the hospital.
- Receive and verify purchase requisitions from different departments.
- Source reliable vendors and suppliers and obtain quotations.
- Compare prices, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules before placing orders.
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible rates and terms.
- Ensure timely availability of medicines, surgical items, medical consumables, equipment, and general supplies.
- Maintain proper purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and vendor records.
- Coordinate with stores, pharmacy, accounts, nursing, laboratory, and other departments.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment to avoid shortages.
- Develop and maintain a database of approved vendors.
- Evaluate vendor performance regarding quality, pricing, and timely delivery.
- Ensure purchased items meet required quality and specifications.




- Verify received materials against purchase orders and invoices in coordination with the store department.
- Follow hospital purchase policies, approval procedures, and budgetary controls.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
- Resolve vendor-related issues, shortages, damaged supplies, and discrepancies.
- Prepare regular purchase reports for management.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of purchase-related information.
- Ensure compliance with applicable hospital and procurement requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in a hospital or healthcare organization.
- Valuable knowledge of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, and general hospital supplies will be an advantage.
- Strong negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Office/Excel and purchase management software.
- Ability to maintain proper records and documentation.

Experience

2–4 years of relevant experience in purchase/procurement, preferably in a hospital or healthcare sector.

Key Skills

- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Price Negotiation
- Inventory Coordination
- Cost Control
- Market Research
- Purchase Documentation
- MS Excel & Computer Skills
- Communication & Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Team Coordination

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Manager (India)
🏢 SANJIVINI HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER
📍 India