Materials / Supply Chain Manager

Position
As a Materials Manager in our hospital, you will be responsible for supervising and monitoring the activities of the general store to minimize stockouts and optimize inventory levels. This role involves ensuring the procurement of materials at the right time, quantity, and price, maintaining minimum stock variance, and ensuring proper storage and housekeeping in the stores. You will also be accountable for keeping all store records in compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Model and promote organizational core values in work practices, maintaining quality standards as per ISO.
• Develop and implement short and long-term goals for the department.
• Provide administrative support and maintain effective communication across departments.
• Participate in materials management policy formulation and decision-making.

Financial

• Approve gate passes and finalize purchase order prices in consultation with senior management.
• Procure materials efficiently and at the lowest possible cost, focusing on cost reduction through various strategies.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure purchase records are compliant with statutory requirements.

Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies for the safe storage of materials.
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives and maintain materials in proper condition.
• Manage expired materials effectively to ensure patient safety.

HR Management & Staff Development

• Oversee orientation, training, and continuing education for personnel.
• Promote staff development and act as a mediator in conflict situations.
• Supervise, evaluate, and appraise staff performance, ensuring efficient manpower utilization

Requirements

• Graduate in Science or Pharmacy, plus Post-Graduate Diploma / MBA
• Minimum 5 years experience in procurement and stores in the Healthcare industry, preferably in a Hospital, out of which at least 2 years should be as Head of the department. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and teams.

About Asian Heart Institute
Asian Heart Institute is India's #1 cardiac hospital dedicated to incorporating the latest technological advances and ethical practices to provide quality heart care at reasonable costs. As a JCI, NABH, and ISO-accredited hospital with a staggering success rate of 99.83% in bypass surgeries and an overall 99.4% in cardiac surgeries, we are considered among the best globally.

Our foundation rests firmly on four core pillars: Ethics, Experience, Excellence, and Expertise. At the heart of our approach is a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical practices, ensuring that every patient is treated with the highest level of respect and care. We take pride in our team of renowned experts, each contributing years of specialized experience and skill, which is pivotal in driving our pursuit of excellence. Our focus on expertise is not just about having the best professionals on board, but also about fostering continuous learning and staying ahead in our field.