We are looking for a Purchase Manager to lead the procurement function at Vibcare Pharma. You will own end-to-end purchasing of the products we market across India — from vendor finalisation and rate negotiation to ensuring on-time, in-full supply — while managing the purchase team and keeping costs, quality, and stock levels under control. - Key Responsibilities

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- Procurement Strategy**: Plan and manage purchasing for all marketed products across divisions; ensure the right product is available at the right time and cost.
- Vendor Management : Identify, evaluate, and finalise manufacturing partners/suppliers; negotiate rates, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms ; maintain rate contracts and annual agreements.
- PO & Follow-up : Oversee Purchase Order generation and drive follow-ups with manufacturers for artwork approval, batch planning, packing, and dispatch timelines.
- Inventory Planning : Set and monitor reorder levels and safety stock , control near-expiry and slow-moving stock , and prevent stock-outs across the portfolio.
- Cost Control : Negotiate pricing and freight, track price trends, and drive cost savings without compromising quality or supply.
- Documentation & Compliance : Ensure COA, GST/HSN, e-invoice/e-way bill, batch/expiry, and MRP/labelling compliance before dispatch.
- Claims & Issues : Handle shortages, damages, quality claims, and debit notes with timely closure.
- Team Management :



Lead and guide the purchase team; allocate work, review performance, and build vendor and process discipline.
- Supplier Development : Onboard alternate/backup vendors and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
- Reporting : Maintain purchase MIS (PO vs. received, OTIF, lead time, price history) and share regular reports with management.
- Coordination : Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Accounts, Warehouse, and QA — especially on new product launches and priority supplies.

- Requirements :

- Experience :6+ years in pharma purchasing / supply chain, with at least 2 years in a lead or managerial role** (third-party / contract manufacturing exposure preferred).

- Education : Graduate; B.Pharm / BBA / MBA (Supply Chain or Operations) is a plus.

- Skills :

- Strong negotiation and vendor management.

- Good command of Excel (Pivot, XLOOKUP/SUMIFS) and ERP systems.

- Understanding of GST basics, purchase documentation, and inventory control .

- Clear communication in Hindi & English .

- Personal Traits :

- Strong ownership and follow-through.

- Cost-conscious and detail-oriented.

- Able to manage a team and work under deadlines.

- Advantages :

- Competitive CTC + performance incentives
- Health & accidental insurance (self & family), PF/ESIC as per norms
- Learning & growth opportunities
- Subsidised meals & company transport
- Professional, supportive work environment

📌 Purchase Manager (Panchkula)
🏢 Vibcare Pharma
📍 Panchkula