Role & responsibilities:
1. Forecasting & Planning
a. Study historical inventory records, consult relevant stakeholders, and prepare forecasts for inventory requirements. Interface with all departments periodically to ascertain their material needs.
b. Coordinate with the corporate purchase and procurement team to stay updated on vendor rate contracts negotiated at the national level and ensure procurement from empanelled vendors.
2. Orders & Procurement
a. Place orders with all vendors in accordance with rate contracts.
b. Ensure that the purchased materials meet the agreed quality standards as set by the Quality Department.
c. Prepare necessary documentation such as purchase orders, GRN comparisons, and other related reports.
3. Usage & Adherence
a. Ensure system-wide maintenance and tracking of stock levels for all inventory items. Maintain proper records for implant usage, including CPU reports.
b. Support the Center Medical and Quality Head in tracking the consumption of surgical consumables.
c. Manage excess materials left over after surgeries and follow the approved reuse process, wherever applicable, to ensure cost-effectiveness.
d. Maintain a list of vendor sources for all emergency supply items.
e. Ensure safe custody, storage, and stocking of all materials in the center within the agreed SLAs.
f. Ensure compliance with established safety practices in the transportation and storage of hazardous materials.
g. Follow up with all vendors to ensure timely closure of their orders.
h. Follow up with vendors for timely submission of regular bills and forward them to Finance along with statements.

Keyskills: Purchase Management Inventory Control Purchase Planning Material Procurement Inventory Management