Dr Lal Path Labs - Manager - Procurement - Consumable Category

Purpose :

The position shall be responsible for developing procurement strategies for Medical Consumable category, Identifying supplier base, commercial negotiation & contracting with Vendors/service providers and ensuring compliance to contracts. The role will handle critical category of Consumable which include

- Surgical Consumables like Gloves (Examination, Nitrile & Surgical), Masks (N95 & Surgical), - Laboratory Plastic ware, Glassware.

- Blood Collection tubes, aliquoting tubes, Urine Collection Containers.

- Packaging Material, Cold Chain Transport solutions like Gel Pack, Thermocol Box

- Preprinted Bar Code, Printing stationery & Office Stationery

- Bio Medical Waste management material.

- Explore of buying Capex items like (Civil & Interior, HVAC, DG, UPS, Battery bank etc. )

- Exposure of buying technical services ( AMC, CAMC, Engg consultancy etc)

- Understanding of Healthcare regulatory, Drug License, US FDA, CE, IVD & RUO norms.

Key Result Area :

- Develop Category Strategy

- Based on the Category strategy, identify possible vendors from whom the required items can be sourced

- Prepare and release the Request for Quotation(RFQ)/RFI/RFP to the short-listed vendors

- Obtain offers from vendors, and prepare a comparative statement to aid in selection of vendors, optimization of price and other commercial terms

- Coordinate technical evaluation and carry out price evaluation of quotes

- Manage positive vendor relationships at the working level to ensure continual support, cost Effective and quality procurement.

- Ensure identification and classification of Vendors on the basis of criticality, tenure of relationship, cost bargaining power and track record of performance on quality and timelines

- Supplier performance assessment in terms of cost, quality, delivery and compliance

- Closely monitor post-award Rate Contract management

- Interface with business units and back office functions to maximize cost reduction benefits while maintaining or improving customer service and quality

- Use technology extensively to increase efficiency & control costs

- Tracking and analyzing spend data & other KPI for Reagent category

- To establish standard reporting system, MIS formats and ensure timely preparation of the same by the team

- To establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process

- Focus on usage of technological tools like e- auction/ reverse auction/ Catalogue/Small buy etc. to improve efficiency, bring down costs and improve transparency

- Uphold ethical values in procurement dealings and operations, in line with the corporate values.

Required Skills :

- Sound knowledge of Consumable and Disposables

- Exposure of sourcing from USA, EU, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, etc.

- Exposure of manufacturing environment ( preferred)

- Excellent Negotiation and contracting skill ( knowing all legal terms & implications )

- Commercial skills - Costing, pricing, Taxation etc

- Analytical Thinking & Decision making

- Strong interpersonal skill

- Ownership and accountability

- Business acumen

- Driving Business Excellence

Experience & Qualification :

- B. Tech (Chemical/Plastic/ Production/Mechanical) + MBA Operation/Finance from reputed Institute

- Prior experience with Healthcare/Hospital/Lab Chain/FMCG/Manufacturing industry

- Candidate Must be comfortable working from office

CTC Up to 17 LPA