Purchase Manager

4 days ago

San Juan de Terranova, Terranova y Labrador, Canada MHA- Masters in Hospital Administration - St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru. Full-time $15,000 - $26,000 Contract

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Purchase Manager to manage and oversee the procurement function of our hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage procurement of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, housekeeping, engineering and general supplies.
  • Identify and evaluate vendors, negotiate prices, and ensure competitive procurement.
  • Obtain quotations, compare rates, negotiate terms and issue purchase orders.
  • Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
  • Monitor vendor performance, quality, delivery schedules and payment terms.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital procurement policies, statutory requirements and approved budgets.
  • Coordinate with various departments, Stores, Finance, Pharmacy and Administration for procurement requirements.
  • Maintain proper documentation, purchase records and vendor databases.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with reliable and approved suppliers.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement without compromising quality.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PG Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent will be preferred.
  • 5–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a hospital/healthcare organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of medical and general hospital procurement, vendor management and negotiation.
  • Good communication, analytical and decision‑making skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office/Excel and ERP systems.

Industry: Medical / Healthcare / Hospital

Role Category: Non Teaching

Role: Non Teaching

Employment Type: Full Time

Language: English, Hind and Kannada

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Company Profile

C.B.C.I Society for Medical Education (St. Johns Medical College & Hospital) Established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences consists of a Medical College, counted as one of the best in the nation, a state of the art Hospital with 1350 beds.

For more information, please visit our website www.stjohns.in