Manager for Purchase and Supply Chain Management

Company Description

Arnold Consulting Private Limited specializes in aligning top-tier talent with organizations that are committed to innovation and high performance. Operating in a dynamically evolving business landscape, Arnold Consulting focuses on equipping both professionals and companies with the tools and resources needed to succeed in a world defined by volatility and ambiguity. With over two decades of experience working with global leaders, the company is uniquely positioned to help individuals advance their careers and assist organizations in sourcing and retaining exceptional talent.

Arnold Consulting believes in building long-term partnerships and empowering professionals to become value creators in their careers.

Position: Manager – Purchase & Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Location: Mangalore

Reporting To: Operations Head

Team Size: 12–14 members

Hiring Urgency: Immediate

Compensation: ₹9 LPA CTC (based on fit and relevant experience)

Role Type: Multi-location procurement and supply chain management

1. Organization Overview

A growing, multi-location healthcare provider focused on strengthening operational excellence and building structured, process-driven systems across functions. The organization is in a transformation phase, moving towards a more disciplined, corporate-style operating model.

2. Role Summary

We are seeking a strong hospital procurement and supply chain professional to lead and transform the Purchase & SCM function.

This is a hands-on, transformation-focused role requiring structure, process discipline, and commercial rigor in an evolving setup. The role focuses on procurement efficiency, inventory control, vendor management, and reporting discipline while ensuring uninterrupted availability of medicines and consumables.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchase, stores, and SCM operations across locations
• Drive sourcing, vendor evaluation, negotiation, and commercial closure
• Standardize vendor contracts and rate agreements
• Establish reorder levels, stock norms, and replenishment planning
• Monitor inventory ageing, non-moving and expiry-risk stock
• Implement controls across indents, POs, approvals, and GRN processes
• Coordinate with pharmacy for procurement planning and optimization
• Work with finance and operations on compliance and reporting
• Build MIS dashboards on cost, inventory, savings, and vendor performance
• Lead and develop the team with strong accountability

4. Core Competencies

• Strong hospital procurement and commercial acumen
• Hands-on inventory and stores management
• Vendor development and negotiation skills
• SOP and process design capability
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strong execution mindset
• Team leadership and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to drive transformation

5. Systems / ERP Exposure

Experience with structured ERP / hospital information systems / procurement platforms required. Exposure to KareXpert is an added advantage.

6. Educational Qualifications

MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Materials Management, or Hospital Administration preferred

7. Candidate Profile

• 8–10+ years of experience
• Minimum 5 years in hospital / healthcare SCM
• Experience in hospital chains or large institutions preferred
• Exposure to 300+ bed hospitals desirable
• Multi-location experience preferred
• NABH exposure is an advantage
• Strong team management and process improvement track record

8. Language Requirement

Kannada (preferred)

9. Behavioural Fit

• Ethical and process-driven
• Analytical and data-oriented
• Hands-on executor
• Strong negotiator
• Stable and mature professional
• Comfortable in transformation environments

10. Role Expectation

A transformation-focused role aimed at building structure, improving efficiency, and strengthening supply chain maturity in a healthcare setup.

📩 Apply / Refer:

Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 9845364805