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The GM/Sr.GM/AVP – Purchase & Supply Chain will lead and oversee end-to-end procurement, inventory, logistics, and vendor management for the hospital network. This role ensures uninterrupted availability of medical and non-medical supplies, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and alignment with clinical and operational requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management- Develop and implement purchase and supply chain strategies aligned with hospital growth and patient care objectives - Lead centralized and decentralized procurement operations across hospitals / units - Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or patient safety - Forecast demand in coordination with clinical, biomedical, and operations teamsVendor & Contract Management- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard vendors for medical consumables, implants, drugs, equipment, and services - Establish long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers - Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and payment terms - Monitor vendor performance, compliance, and riskInventory & Logistics Control- Ensure optimal inventory levels to avoid stock-outs or over-stocking - Implement inventory control systems (ABC / VED / FSN analysis) - Oversee warehousing, logistics, and distribution across departments - Monitor expiry management, recall handling, and traceabilityCompliance & Quality Assurance- Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, NABH / JCI standards, and internal SOPs - Maintain audit-ready procurement and inventory documentation - Coordinate with quality, finance, and legal teams on compliance mattersTeam Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration- Lead, mentor, and develop purchase and supply chain teams - Work closely with doctors, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical, finance, and operations teams - Drive process improvements through automation and ERP utilizationMIS, Reporting & Budgeting- Prepare and present procurement MIS, cost analysis, and savings reports to leadership - Manage annual procurement budgets and variance analysis - Support financial planning and capex procurementKey Skills & Competencies- Strong knowledge of hospital procurement and healthcare supply chains - Expertise in vendor negotiation and cost management - Hands-on experience with ERP / HIS / inventory systems - Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills - Ability to work in high-pressure, patient-critical environmentsEducational Qualifications- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations, or equivalent - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field preferredExperience- 18–24+ years of experience in purchase & supply chain - Minimum 8–10 years in a leadership role within hospital or healthcare industry - Experience handling multi-location hospitals or large healthcare facilities preferredKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Cost savings and budget adherence - Inventory turnover and stock availability - Vendor performance and contract compliance - Audit and regulatory compliance scores - Process efficiency and cycle time reduction