Purchase Head

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational requirements.
• Plan and manage end-to-end purchasing activities.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and develop reliable vendors.
• Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate competitive prices and terms.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs), contracts, rate agreements, and procurement documentation.
• Ensure timely availability of medical equipment, consumables, medicines, surgical items, and general materials.
• Monitor purchase costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Coordinate with Stores, Finance, Clinical, Engineering, Housekeeping, and Administration departments.
• Monitor vendor performance, delivery timelines, quality, and service levels.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and conduct periodic vendor evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval processes, GST, statutory requirements, and hospital standards.
• Manage tenders, rate contracts, and annual procurement agreements.
• Monitor market prices and conduct regular price benchmarking.
• Prepare procurement MIS, reports, and management dashboards.
• Resolve vendor-related issues, shortages, delays, and quality concerns.
• Lead and guide the purchase/procurement team.
• Maintain proper records and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support NABH and other regulatory compliance related to procurement and vendor management.

Key Skills

• Strategic Procurement & Purchase Planning
• Vendor Management & Negotiation
• Cost Reduction & Budget Control
• Healthcare/Medical Procurement
• Contract & Rate Negotiation
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Tender & Quotation Management
• Vendor Evaluation & Development
• ERP/Procurement Software
• MIS & Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Analytical & Decision-Making Skills

Qualification

Essential: Graduate in any discipline.
Preferred: MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Materials Management, or related field.

Experience

12 -18 years of relevant experience in Purchase/Procurement, in Hospital & Medical College, or large corporate organization.