Assistant Manager - Procurement (healthcare laboratory)

Role & responsibilities

• End-to-End Procurement Management
  Lead complete procurement activities for medical equipment, diagnostic instruments, and reagents, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing.
  
• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization
  Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, including contract negotiation to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
  
• Supplier & Vendor Management
  Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers through detailed assessments of capability, reliability, financial stability, and market reputation, ensuring long-term partnerships.
  
• Inventory & Compliance Management
  Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock while ensuring adherence to regulatory, quality, and internal company policy requirements.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
  Collaborate with operations, finance, and quality teams; track market trends; and prepare MIS reports covering cost analysis, vendor performance, and inventory insights for management review..

Preferred candidate profile

• Education:
  Bachelors degree in any stream.
• Experience:
  8 to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably within healthcare, medical devices, or diagnostics industry.
• Technical Skills:
  Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is desirable. Proficient in MIS reporting, data analysis, and Excel-based dashboards.
• Behavioral Attributes:
  Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration ability, and alignment with organizational culture and policies.