Rk

Results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Professional with over 9 years of experience in healthcare procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and inventory optimization. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end procurement operations, contract negotiations, cost control initiatives, audit compliance, and ERP-driven purchasing processes. Demonstrated success in supplier development, team leadership, procurement analytics, and ensuring uninterrupted supply chain operations within large hospital environments.

Assistant Manager – Purchase - Apollo Hospitals - Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

(2022-11)

• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, including planning, sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Lead strategic vendor negotiations and contract finalization to achieve cost optimization and value creation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and organizational standards.
• Drive RFQs, vendor evaluations, comparative analyses, and procurement recommendations.
• Prepare and release purchase orders with accurate commercial and contractual terms.
• Supervise procurement operations and guide team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and uninterrupted material availability.
• Develop alternate vendor sources to improve competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, spend analysis, and management dashboards.
• Implement inventory optimization initiatives to minimize excess stock and wastage.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.

Senior Material Executive - Apollo Hospitals - Navi Mumbai

(2016-04 - 2022-10)

• Managed end-to-end procurement operations, including sourcing, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Negotiated pricing agreements and commercial terms to reduce procurement costs.
• Conducted procurement analysis and generated performance reports for management review.
• Ensured adherence to procurement procedures and documentation standards.
• Coordinated vendor deliveries and maintained uninterrupted supply chain operations.
• Led and mentored procurement team members for operational excellence.
• Supported budgeting initiatives and identified cost-saving opportunities.
• Expanded and strengthened the vendor network to improve sourcing efficiency.

Material Assistant - Apollo Hospitals - Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

(2014-11 - 2016-03)

• Managed procurement and inventory operations across OT, Cath Lab, Central Store, Laboratory Store, CRS, and other departments.
• Executed procurement planning based on consumption patterns, lead times, and departmental requirements.
• Prepared Purchase Orders and Work Orders following approval workflows.
• Maintained optimum stock levels through effective inventory planning and buffer stock management.
• Verified received materials against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery challans.
• Ensured proper storage practices and FIFO compliance.
• Generated Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) in ERP systems and maintained accurate inventory records.
• Issued materials to departments and monitored consumption trends.
• Conducted periodic inventory audits and expiry monitoring.
• Maintained procurement and inventory documentation for internal and external audits.

MBA - Finance & HR - RVR & JC College of Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University (2014)

Bachelor of Commerce - Computers - JKC College, Acharya Nagarjuna University (2012)

Intermediate - CEC - Sujatha Junior College, Ponnur (2009)