We are looking for a Purchase Manager to lead the procurement function at Vibcare Pharma. You will own end-to-end purchasing of the products we market across India — from vendor finalisation and rate negotiation to ensuring on-time, in-full supply — while managing the purchase team and keeping costs, quality, and stock levels under control.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy: Plan and manage purchasing for all marketed products across divisions; ensure the right product is available at the right time and cost.
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Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and finalise manufacturing partners/suppliers; negotiate rates, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms; maintain rate contracts and annual agreements.
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PO & Follow-up: Oversee Purchase Order generation and drive follow-ups with manufacturers for artwork approval, batch planning, packing, and dispatch timelines.
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Inventory Planning: Set and monitor reorder levels and safety stock, control near-expiry and slow-moving stock, and prevent stock-outs across the portfolio.
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Cost Control: Negotiate pricing and freight, track price trends, and drive cost savings without compromising quality or supply.
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Documentation & Compliance: Ensure COA, GST/HSN, e-invoice/e-way bill, batch/expiry, and MRP/labelling compliance before dispatch.
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Claims & Issues: Handle shortages, damages, quality claims, and debit notes with timely closure.
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Team Management: Lead and guide the purchase team; allocate work, review performance, and build vendor and process discipline.
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Supplier Development: Onboard alternate/backup vendors and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
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Reporting: Maintain purchase MIS (PO vs. received, OTIF, lead time, price history) and share regular reports with management.
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Coordination: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Accounts, Warehouse, and QA — especially on new product launches and priority supplies.
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Experience: 6+ years in pharma purchasing / supply chain, with at least 2 years in a lead or managerial role (third-party / contract manufacturing exposure preferred).
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Education: Graduate; B.Pharm / BBA / MBA (Supply Chain or Operations) is a plus.
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Skills:
- Strong negotiation and vendor management.
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Good command of Excel (Pivot, XLOOKUP/SUMIFS) and ERP systems.
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Understanding of GST basics, purchase documentation, and inventory control.
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Clear communication in Hindi & English.
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Personal Traits:
- Strong ownership and follow-through.
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Cost-conscious and detail-oriented.
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Able to manage a team and work under deadlines.
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Competitive CTC + performance incentives
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Health & accidental insurance (self & family), PF/ESIC as per norms
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Learning & growth opportunities
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Subsidised meals & company transport
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Professional, supportive work environment
