Pharmacy Purchase Officer

Pay: 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 per month

Job description:

Job Title: Pharmacy Purchase Officer

Department: Pharmacy / Supply Chain

Location: Matoshree Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde Hospital Near Vivian Honda Showroom, Sector No 3, Shree Nagar, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400604.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Purchase Officer is responsible for planning, procurement, and managing the supply of medicines, surgical items, and pharmacy-related consumables. The role ensures timely availability of quality products at optimal cost while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute purchase of medicines, surgical items, and pharmacy consumables as per requirement.

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to ensure best quality, pricing, and delivery timelines.

Prepare purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely follow-up for dispatch and delivery.

Maintain optimum inventory levels to avoid stock-outs and overstocking.

Coordinate with pharmacy, stores, and accounts departments for smooth procurement operations.

Verify invoices, GRNs, and batch-wise entries including expiry dates and pricing.

Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, NABH norms, and internal SOPs.

Maintain updated vendor database and product price lists.

Handle returns, replacements, and expiry-related issues with suppliers.

Generate purchase and consumption reports as required by management.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualification: B.Pharm / D.Pharm (Mandatory)

Experience: 10-15years of experience in pharmacy purchase (Hospital / Healthcare setup preferred)

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical products and medical consumables

Vendor management and negotiation skills

Inventory management and documentation

Familiarity with ERP/Hospital Management Systems

Good coordination and communication skills

Attention to detail and compliance orientation