MM Joshi Eye Institute - Senior Manager - Supply Chain (5-8 yrs)

Job Title : Senior Manager - Supply Chain

About Us : We are a premier Super Specialty Eye Hospital and Research Institute, dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services across Northern Karnataka for the past 57 years.

- We are committed to excellence in healthcare and research, and we are looking for a Senior Manager - Supply Chain to join our team and contribute to our mission of serving the community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Management:

- Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services across multiple locations.

- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure a seamless flow of materials and products.

- Monitor inventory levels and implement control measures to minimize excess or obsolete stock.

- Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency and streamline processes.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Operations, Finance, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT, to align supply chain activities with business objectives.

- Oversee the management of hospital procurement software.

- Procurement, Stores, and Vendor Management:

- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.

- Evaluate supplier performance, monitor supplier quality, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

- Implement procurement strategies to ensure the availability of quality materials while optimizing costs.

- Develop and maintain a supplier evaluation and selection process.

- Manage complete procurement of medical and non-medical supplies, including printing and stationery, hospital linen, uniforms, and miscellaneous purchases.

- Receive and process indents from various departments and ensure timely processing of purchase orders with the approval of the Director.

- Oversee overall store operations across multiple locations.

- Research and assess capital equipment needs.

- Negotiate service contracts and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers.

- Utilize inventory management tools like SAP effectively.

- Conduct periodic visits to branches/units as required.

Logistics:

- Coordinate transportation, shipping, and warehousing activities.

- Optimize logistics to reduce lead times and costs.

- Track and analyze logistics metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Quality Assurance:

- Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards across the supply chain.

- Conduct inspections, tests, and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

- Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.

- Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality-related concerns and ensure adherence to specifications.

Compliance and Risk Management:

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

- Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and quality requirements.

- Conduct internal and external audits to ensure process adherence.

- Validate stock across different locations and ensure proper inventory documentation.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree (BBA / MBA / MHA / MHM) in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

- 5-8 years of post-qualification experience in supply chain management.

- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

- Proficiency in SAP and other inventory management tools.

- Ability to work in a multicultural team and adapt to a fast-paced environment.