GM/Senior GM/ Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Purchase & Supply Chain

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 Responsibilities

Strategic 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 teams

Vendor & 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 risk

Inventory & 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 traceability

Compliance & 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 matters

Team 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 utilization

MIS, 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 procurement

Key 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 environments

Educational Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field preferred

Experience

• 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 preferred

Key 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