Role & responsibilities To manage and streamline the hospitals end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring timely availability of quality materials, competitive pricing, cost efficiency, and compliance with hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end procurement of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, consumable, housekeeping, stationery, engineering and other hospital requirements.

- Identify, evaluate and negotiate with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality and timely delivery.

- Develop and maintain solid relationships with suppliers and conduct regular vendor performance reviews.

- Raise and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery as per approved requirements.

- Coordinate with Clinical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Stores, Finance, Engineering and Administration teams for procurement requirements.

- Monitor inventory levels, consumption patterns and reorder requirements to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.

- Obtain quotations, compare commercial terms and prepare comparative statements for management approval.

- Ensure procurement is carried out within approved budgets and hospital procurement policies.

- Negotiate rates, credit terms, payment terms, delivery schedules and contracts with vendors.





- Maintain proper documentation related to quotations, POs, vendor agreements and procurement records.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, rate negotiations and alternate sourcing.

- Handle vendor issues related to quality, delivery, pricing and service levels.

- Ensure compliance with applicable hospital policies, quality standards and statutory requirements.

- Prepare and present procurement reports, MIS, savings reports and pending PO status to management.

Preferred candidate profile

- Graduate / Postgraduate in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Hospital Administration, MBA or related field.

- 510 years of relevant experience in hospital purchase/procurement or healthcare supply chain.

- Strong knowledge of medical and hospital consumables, surgical items, equipment and general procurement.

- Good vendor management, negotiation and communication skills.

- Strong analytical and commercial understanding.

- Experience in ERP / Hospital ERP / Purchase Management Systems and MS Excel.

- Ability to manage multiple requirements and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

📌 Purchase Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Ankura Hospital
📍 Hyderabad