Assistant Manager - Supply Chain

Role & responsibilities :Procurement & Supply ManagementPlan, organize, and supervise the procurement of all hospital-related materials and services.Ensure timely procurement of medical and non-medical items to avoid stock-outs.Monitor purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders within defined timelines.Coordinate with user departments to understand procurement requirements and priorities.Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical items required for patient care and hospital operations.Vendor ManagementIdentify, evaluate, and empanel new vendors as per hospital procurement policies.Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews based on quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and service support.Negotiate prices, payment terms, annual rate contracts, and supply agreements.Maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers and manufacturers.Cost Control & Budget ManagementMonitor procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.Conduct comparative analysis and market surveys for procurement decisions.Ensure purchases are made within approved budgets and financial guidelines.Participate in annual budgeting and procurement planning exercises.Inventory CoordinationCoordinate with stores, pharmacy, biomedical, engineering, and user departments for inventory management.Monitor consumption trends and reorder levels.Assist in reducing non-moving, slow-moving, and expired inventory.Ensure optimum stock levels are maintained without overstocking.Compliance & DocumentationEnsure compliance with NABH standards, statutory requirements, and hospital procurement policies.Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, contracts, quotations, and vendor documentation.Participate in internal and external audits and ensure closure of audit observations.Ensure procurement processes follow transparency and ethical business practices.Equipment & Capital PurchasesCoordinate procurement of medical equipment and capital assets.Obtain technical specifications and comparative statements from concerned departments.Support installation, commissioning, warranty tracking, and vendor service coordination.Team ManagementSupervise and guide purchase executives and procurement staff.Allocate work and monitor departmental performance.Conduct training and development initiatives for team members.Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and efficiency.QualificationsGraduate in any discipline.MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or Hospital Administration preferred.Certification in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.Experience7- 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a multi-speciality hospital. .