We are looking for an experienced Senior Executive Lab Stores & Purchase to manage laboratory inventory, stores operations, procurement activities, vendor coordination, and related documentation. The ideal candidate should have experience in laboratory stores and procurement within a diagnostics, healthcare, or laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Store & Inventory Management

- Receive laboratory reagents, consumables, diagnostic kits, equipment, glassware, and other materials against purchase orders.
- Verify quantity, batch numbers, expiry dates, and physical condition of received materials.
- Maintain accurate inventory and stock records and ensure proper expiry management.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate storage conditions for reagents and temperature-sensitive materials, including 2–8C and -20C cold-chain requirements.
- Implement FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) and FIFO practices to minimize expiry and material wastage.
- Issue materials to laboratory teams against authorized indent requests.
- Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies with system records.
- Coordinate the disposal of expired, damaged, or near-expiry materials as per applicable procedures.
- Maintain MSDS and ensure secure storage and handling of chemicals and laboratory reagents.

Procurement

- Raise purchase requisitions and process purchase orders.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of laboratory materials.
- Obtain and compare quotations and support vendor evaluation and negotiations.
- Follow up on pending orders and ensure uninterrupted availability of critical laboratory supplies.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain GRNs, stock registers, purchase records,



and other procurement documentation.
- Monitor reorder levels and proactively identify potential stock shortages.
- Prepare inventory and procurement MIS reports.
- Support periodic inventory audits and ensure proper documentation and traceability.

Coordination & Compliance

- Coordinate with laboratory, procurement, finance, and logistics teams.
- Resolve material availability, inventory, and vendor-related issues.
- Maintain temperature logs and calibration records for refrigerators, deep freezers, and other relevant equipment.
- Support internal and external NABL/NABH audits by maintaining audit-ready documentation.
- Contribute to process improvement and cost optimization initiatives.

Eligibility & Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a relevant discipline.
- B.Pharm / D.Pharm candidates may also apply.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in laboratory stores, inventory, procurement, or a similar role within a diagnostics, healthcare, or laboratory setup.
- Working knowledge of ERP/SAP is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and inventory management systems.

Required Skills
- Laboratory Stores Management
- Inventory Management
- Lab Procurement & Purchase
- Vendor Management
- ERP/SAP & MS Excel
- Stock Reconciliation and GRN
- Reorder Level (ROL) Monitoring
- Cold-Chain Inventory Management
- FEFO/FIFO Inventory Practices
- Documentation & Audit Compliance

Preferred Experience
- Experience in NABL/NABH-accredited laboratories.
- Knowledge of laboratory reagents, consumables, diagnostic kits, and equipment.
- Experience handling temperature-sensitive laboratory materials and cold-chain inventory.
- Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and analytical skills.

📌 Senior Executive - Lab Stores cum Purchase (Anekal)
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