Supply Chain Manager

Opening with startup healthcare organization.

Job Title : Supply Chain Head Procurement (Pharma & Healthcare)

Job Location Bangalore

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Supply Chain Head Procurement to lead and manage the end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations. The candidate must have strong connections with pharmaceutical companies, distributors, stockists, and healthcare vendors to ensure uninterrupted supply, competitive pricing, and strategic vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Vendor Management

Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals

Maintain strong relationships with pharma companies, distributors, and super stockists

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, credit limits, and supply contracts

Identify and onboard new vendors for better margins and product availability

Ensure timely procurement of medicines, consumables, surgical items, and diagnostics supplies

2. Supply Chain Operations

Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, and stock optimization

Ensure minimum stock-outs and reduce dead/slow-moving inventory

Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and store teams

Monitor expiry management and stock rotation

3. Cost Optimization & Profitability

Improve gross margins through strategic sourcing

Analyze purchase trends and optimize procurement cost

Implement cost-saving initiatives

4. Compliance & Quality

Ensure procurement complies with regulatory standards (Drug Control, GST, etc.)

Maintain documentation and audit readiness

Ensure quality and authenticity of procured products

5. Team Leadership

Lead and mentor procurement and supply chain teams

Set KPIs and monitor performance

Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and Marketing teams

Required Skills & Competencies:

Strong network with pharmaceutical companies and distributors

Experience in pharma procurement / healthcare supply chain

Proven experience handling bulk procurement and vendor negotiations

Experience in hospital pharmacy / diagnostic chain / retail pharma preferred