Shekar R
Procurement Manager
Bengaluru,KA+919206740725
Summary
Results-driven Purchase Manager with a proven track record at Prajwal Surgical & Scientifics Pvt Ltd, Viva Pharmacy & Pharma Easy, and Medibuddy. Recognized for enhancing cost efficiency through strategic vendor management and the implementation of standard operating procedures. Expertise in logistics management and building strong supplier relationships has led to significant reductions in delivery timelines and procurement costs. Aiming to leverage these skills to drive operational excellence in future roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Purchase Manager
Prajwal Surgical & Scientifics Pvt Ltd
BENGALURU
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for transportation operations, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery timelines, and a 15% reduction in freight costs. Included insurance coverage to protect goods in transit.
- Managed procurement costs and quality controls by onboarding new vendors offering equivalent quality at reduced prices, improving cost-efficiency without compromising standards.
- Identified and introduced alternative OEM sources for high-demand products, expanding the supplier base, and increasing profit margins through improved negotiations.
- Built strong vendor relationships with both representatives and direct sourcing contacts, optimizing pricing and delivery terms for domestic and international brands.
- Led the sourcing of tender-based products under rate contracts, managed demo sample evaluations, and prepared competitive pricing proposals aligned with client specifications.
- Developed relationships with 200+ new vendors, manufacturers, and authorized dealers for order inquiries.
- Analyzed real-time inventory data to segregate and prioritize fast-moving SKUs, ensuring consistent product availability, and reducing business loss due to stockouts.
- Generated monthly procurement and inventory reports for senior management, supporting sales target planning, and facilitating the liquidation of non-moving stock.
- Processed over 250 vendor purchase orders monthly, with an average transaction value of INR 5 crore, contributing to efficient procurement and financial operations.
- Implemented a freight insurance review and audit process, minimizing risk exposure, and enhancing asset protection during transport.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive company-wide adoption of new SOPs, improving interdepartmental coordination, and workflow efficiency.
Senior Associate TL
MediBuddy
BENGALURU
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Optimized team coordination for 30+ pharmacy members, boosting operational efficiency on Medibuddy.
- Increased team efficiency by 20% via training, KPI monitoring, and focused coaching.
- Applied systematic improvements to shorten the time required for prescription validation.
- Enhanced call connection efficiency by 50% through the utilisation of Ameyo software.
- Optimized operational efficiency, resulting in a 30% reduction in error rates.
- Ensured work was done continuously by making 12 hours.
- Developed SOPs for Rx validation and digitisation during tele confirmation, enhancing tele consultation.
- Oversaw supplier integration processes to maintain consistent service performance across three vendors.
- Delivered detailed root cause analysis reports to streamline processes and reduce repetitive tasks.
- Worked on Proofing and adding molecule composition for 40,000+ SKUs.
- Delivered weekly reports, enabling a 15% improvement in demand forecasting.
- Increased call conversion by 22% and converted 35% of chronic care users to subscriptions.
- Surpassed sales targets (Weekly: 100%, Monthly: 105%, Quarterly: 110%) across multiple product categories.
Senior Team Lead (Pan Karnataka Pharmacist)
PharmEasy
BENGALURU
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Oversaw warehouse operations, processing over 3,000 orders daily.
- Partnered with logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted movement on time.
- Oversaw receipt, storage, and dispatch of pharmaceutical goods, ensuring precise stock rotation using FEFO, FIFO, and LIFO.
- Maintained accurate records with inventory management tools.
- Executed periodic assessments of warehouse conditions to uncover risks.
- Enhanced packing techniques to minimize transit damage.
- Provided detailed reports to the procurement team for timely goods procurement.
- Optimized manpower deployment, shift planning, and performance tracking to align with KPIs, and boost productivity.
- Developed SOPs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed escalations and resolved customer issues promptly.
- Led audits and provided insights with consistent reporting.
- Coordinated dispatch logistics to guarantee punctual deliveries.
- Facilitated employee engagement initiatives to strengthen team resilience.
Store Manager
VIVA Pharmacy
BENGALURU
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Elevated daily sales figures over two years by implementing effective customer engagement strategies.
- Oversaw operations of two pharmacy locations and supervised six staff members.
- Supervised complete retail workflows involving acquisition, inventory management, sales evaluation, and returns processing.
- Conducted training sessions on prescription handling and product knowledge for the team.
- Designated vendors based on margin analysis and promotional tactics, increased profit margins on generics and FMCG products.
- Managed POs, GRNs, and GDNs while ensuring accurate reporting to the accounts team.
- Implemented targets for the team by categorizing by brand, margin, and demand.
- Managed inventory levels through min-max systems to ensure consistent stock availability.
- Performed audits to identify and manage expired and non-movable inventory.
- Reorganized store sections to improve walk-in conversion rates.
- Developed effective relationships with distributors and super stockists, guaranteeing compliance.
- Dispensed medications with precise dosage instructions, addressed customer concerns, and increased generic conversion by 30%.
- Executed digital order fulfillment via Zoylo DigiHealth, ensuring timely delivery across regions.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
Pharma Aid
Sri Venkateswara Medicals
BENGALURU
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Gained hands-on experience in retail and wholesale procurement, sales operations, and pharmaceutical regulatory compliance.
- Built strong product knowledge across branded and generic medications, FMCG goods, and surgical instruments.
- Managed classification, storage, and handling of pharmaceuticals, including cold chain protocols and Schedule H/H1 drug compliance.
- Supported the shift from traditional inventory models to margin- and brand-based stock management, enhancing profitability.
- Provided customer counseling on product use and dosage, improving treatment adherence and driving repeat purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Business Administration and Management, General
Indira Gandhi National Open University
12.2025
Diploma - Pharmacy
Govt. College of Pharmacy
01.2018
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Vendor Management
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Cost Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Workload management
- C Square
- MARG ERP
- Tally
- Ameyo
- Exotel
- WA Bulk
- MIS Reporting
- Magenta
- Excel
- Power Point
- Chat GPT Utilisation
- Inventory management
- Supplier performance evaluation
- Bidding processes
- Category management
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier & Representative relations
Certification
- Digital Marketing Course, Kallada Academy, 12/01/23
- Excel and Data analytics Specialization, LUDIFU Academy, 12/01/22
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/24/97
Languages
Kannada,Telugu,Hindi,English,Tamil
First Language
Affiliations
- Reading Books
- Gathering infomations
Accomplishments
Prajwal Surgicals – Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Sourced tenders and corporate orders for medical equipment, securing direct quotes from OEMs for better margin control.
- Onboarded 200+ vendors, transitioning from sub-dealer to authorized direct dealer.
- Improved product performance with promotional plans, discount schemes, and sales support.Saved company 50 Lakhs per year by creating improved vendor sourcing and negotiations procedures.
- Increased sales 50% by developing new marketing initiatives suggestions to sales & marketing team of company representatives with good relationship.
- Managed purchasing operations for Pan India locations.
- Reduced excess inventory by 2CR through improved purchasing and distribution procedures.
- Achieved 50% Time reduction by introducing Magenta Powe BI for Easier Report analysis for Sales & PO team tasks.
- Resolved product issue through Service team testing & discussion with company persons on time to clear and avoid future issues by precautionary measures.
Viva Pharmacy – Vendor Strategy & Pricing
- Onboarded 150+ pharma vendors in Bengaluru, defining SOPs for selection based on price, availability, and reliability.
- Negotiated pricing and schemes to enhance competitiveness, boosting product availability and customer satisfaction.
- Developed a pricing strategy that increased sales and reduced reliance on secondary distributors.
Pharmeasy – Performance Optimization & SOP Implementation
- Designed and implemented SOPs and reporting structures, improving team productivity by 50%.
- Achieved 100% capacity utilization during peak demand (e.g., IPL) through process improvements and error rectification.
- Reduced operational errors with root cause analysis and performance tracking.
Medibuddy – Role Optimization & Process Automation
- Segmented roles between pharmacists and non-pharmacists, increasing task throughput by 200%.
- Led the automation of calling features, improving call efficiency by 500% through data validation and escalation protocols.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingInterests
Reading Books
Surfing in goolge
Current affairs & Updates on healthcare development
Career Growth Up-skill
Quote
Doing our work with every day levelling up with consistency is better than the all other plans.
OShekara
Timeline
Purchase Manager
Prajwal Surgical & Scientifics Pvt Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Senior Associate TL
MediBuddy
04.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Team Lead (Pan Karnataka Pharmacist)
PharmEasy
10.2020 - 07.2022
Store Manager
VIVA Pharmacy
08.2018 - 08.2020
Pharma Aid
Sri Venkateswara Medicals
06.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom - Business Administration and Management, General
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Diploma - Pharmacy
Govt. College of Pharmacy
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