Head Supply Chain Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the entire supply chain function including procurement, inventory management, vendor management, and logistics for pharmaceuticals, consumables, medical equipment, and non-medical items.
  
• Develop and implement procurement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and cost control measures across hospital units.
  
• Ensure timely procurement of medicines, surgical items, and general supplies while maintaining optimum stock levels.
  
• Negotiate with vendors for pricing, quality assurance, and long-term supply agreements.
  
• Monitor ABC/VED analysis and ensure efficient inventory control to minimize wastage and expiry.
  
• Coordinate with pharmacy, biomedical, finance, and operations teams to forecast and plan material requirements.
  
• Ensure compliance with statutory norms for drug procurement, storage, and distribution.
  
• Lead the centralized purchase function for multiple hospitals under the group.
  
• Maintain and update the vendor database, evaluate vendor performance, and ensure quality standards.
  
• Oversee the Hospital Information System (HIS) / ERP for inventory tracking and billing accuracy.
  
• Drive initiatives for cost optimization, indigenization, and process automation.
  
• Prepare periodic MIS reports on purchase, consumption, and stock turnover.
  
• Ensure proper internal controls and audit compliance across the supply chain processes.
  

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate in Supply Chain Management / MBA / B.Pharma / M.Pharma / B.Sc with PG in Materials Management.
  
• Experience: 1015 years of experience in hospital SCM / materials management, including pharma and general purchase.
  
• Strong knowledge of hospital procurement systems, inventory management, and vendor negotiation.
  
• Experience in multi-specialty hospital or healthcare group preferred.
  
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  
• Proficiency in ERP / HIS systems and MS Office.

• Regards
• Shobhit Nayal
• 9810802312