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

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

· Procurement Strategy & Planning

- Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with hospital goals and budgets.
- Forecast material requirements based on historical data, seasonal trends, and operational needs.
- Establish procurement priorities for critical medical and pharmaceutical items.

· Vendor Development & Management

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors for various categories of supplies.
- Maintain updated vendor credentials including licenses, GST details, and compliance documents.
- Negotiate prices, credit terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
- Monitor vendor performance and resolve supply or quality issues.

· Purchase Order & Contract Management

- Approve and process purchase orders in the hospital ERP system.
- Ensure all purchases are in line with hospital SOPs and NABH requirements.




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

· Compliance & Quality Assurance

- Ensure procurement processes adhere to NABH standards, Drugs & Cosmetics Act (for pharmaceuticals), and other relevant regulations.
- Ensure traceability and documentation of all purchases for audit readiness.
- Conduct periodic supplier audits to ensure quality and compliance.

· Coordination with Departments

- Liaise with user departments to understand requirements and specifications.
- Work closely with stores, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, and accounts teams for smooth procurement workflows.
- Address urgent and emergency procurement needs promptly.

· Cost Control & Budget Management

- Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Prepare and manage the procurement budget for all categories.
- Minimize wastage through optimal purchase planning and stock control.

· Documentation, Reporting & Audit Support

- Maintain accurate records of POs, vendor communications, and purchase history.
- Generate periodic procurement reports for management review.
- Ensure readiness for internal, external, and NABH audits by maintaining proper documentation.

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Perks

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Head (Chennai)
🏢 Parvathy Hospitals
📍 Chennai