Head - Supply Chain & Procurement - Healthcare

Client: Corporate entity which is in the process of setting up multiple clinics and healthcare centers across the country

Location: Bengaluru - Work from Office

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.

- Managing supplier relations and negotiating prices, contracts within timelines.

- Procure parts and materials at a negotiated rate.

- Closely working with the executive team and collaborating with the company's Top Management to ensure seamless operations, regulatory compliances etc.

- Maintain a ready reckoner for all price points and new service offerings in space and keep abreast of market developments.

- Preparation of comparative cost estimation with the help of proposals collected.

- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.

- Coordinating with stores to determine and manage inventory needs.

- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.

- Responsible for the quality of material supplied.

- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

- Forecast price and market trends.

- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

- Inventory control of materials.

- Coordination with the store staff on indenting, receiving and issue of stocks and proper documentation to the effect.

- Diligent maintenance of documentation for effective retrieval.

Requirements

- MBA in in any stream, preferably Supply chain.

- 15-20 years of total experience in Hospitals/Healthcare company/Pharma company/Wellness company.

- Should have handled capital expenditure.

- Have worked in a Hospital/Healthcare company to understand the business rules and regulations.

- Experience in Stores and Purchase, with purchase of imported equipment and chemicals required in advanced research in Biology experience (will be preferred)

- Strong analytic, problem-solving skills

- Strong presentation skills.

- Must have Team Handling skills.

- Ability to build strong internal/external relationships.

- Strong MS Office skills (e.

, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

- The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, present a professional demeanour and strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a team environment