Purchaser

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Role and Responsibilities of a Purchaser in an E\-Commerce Pharmacy

A purchaser (also called a procurement officer or purchase executive) in an e\-commerce pharmacy plays a critical role in ensuring the right medicines and healthcare products are available, at the right price, at the right time. Here's an overview:

• *Role of the Purchaser**

The purchaser acts as the link between the pharmacy business and its suppliers (pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers, and wholesalers). Their core purpose is to procure genuine, quality medicines and healthcare products in appropriate quantities while optimizing costs and maintaining regulatory compliance.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *1\. Procurement of Products**

Identifying and sourcing medicines, OTC products, wellness items, and medical devices based on demand

Placing purchase orders with authorized distributors and stockists

Ensuring products are procured only from licensed suppliers (with valid drug licenses, GST registration, etc.)

• *2\. Vendor Management**

Identifying, evaluating, and selecting reliable suppliers

Negotiating prices, discounts, credit terms, and delivery schedules

Maintaining good relationships with vendors and resolving disputes

Periodically reviewing vendor performance (quality, timeliness, pricing)

• *3\. Inventory and Demand Planning**

Coordinating with the inventory/warehouse team to monitor stock levels

Forecasting demand using sales data, seasonal trends (e.g., flu season), and marketing campaigns

Avoiding both stock\-outs (which lead to cancelled orders) and overstocking (which risks expiry and blocked capital)

Managing reorder levels and safety stock

• *4\. Quality and Compliance**

Verifying that purchased medicines are genuine, not expired, and have adequate shelf life

Checking batch numbers, manufacturing/expiry dates, and proper invoicing

Ensuring compliance with drug regulations (in India, for example, the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and rules on scheduled drugs)

Ensuring cold\-chain products (insulin, vaccines) are procured and transported under proper temperature conditions

• *5\. Cost Control and Negotiation**

Comparing quotations and negotiating the best purchase prices and margins

Tracking market price fluctuations and scheme/discount offers from suppliers

Reducing procurement costs without compromising quality

• *6\. Documentation and Record Keeping**

Maintaining purchase orders, invoices, goods receipt notes (GRN), and payment records

Keeping records required for audits and regulatory inspections

Managing returns of expired, damaged, or near\-expiry stock to suppliers

• *7\. Coordination with Other Departments**

Working with warehouse/operations for timely goods receipt and storage

Coordinating with finance for payments and credit management

Supporting the catalog/listing team with correct product details, pricing, and availability updates on the website/app

• *8\. Handling Returns and Expiry Management**

Processing purchase returns for damaged, defective, or expired goods

Negotiating expiry return policies with suppliers

Pay: ₹17,000\.00 \- ₹25,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person