Syed Zubair Hussain
Kolkata
Summary
Supply Chain & Procurement professional with 13+ years of experience in healthcare and hospital supply chains, specializing in procurement, vendor management, strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, and ERP implementation. Proven track record of reducing costs, improving operational efficiency, and driving supply chain resilience. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and implementing process improvements aligned with quality and compliance standards. Core Strengths: Problem Solver | Analyst | Strategist | Deliverer | Catalyst
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager – Procurement & Supply Management
Sodexo-Healthcare Technology Management
Kolkata, India
12.2018 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement & supply chain operations for medical equipment lifecycle management across WB Govt. hospitals.
- Improved on-time delivery rate by 20% and reduced sourcing lead time through vendor consolidation.
- Controlled logistics, freight, and carrying costs to optimize overall COGS by ~15% annually.
- Implemented ERP-based Procure-to-Pay system replacing Excel, ensuring compliance & transparency.
- Developed sustainability & space optimization initiatives, reducing carbon footprint and warehouse utilization by 12%.
- Mentored a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Manager – Purchase & Stores
GCS Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre
Ahmedabad, India
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw procurement of hospital consumables, medical equipment, and non-medical CAPEX items.
- Spearheaded ERP transition (e-Clinical Works) by defining workflows, checkpoints & reporting dashboards.
- Introduced OFR & IFR monitoring parameters, boosting procurement efficiency by 18%.
- Optimized inventory consumption, reducing stock-outs and improving COGS control.
Senior Executive – Materials
Apollo Hospitals International Ltd.
Gandhinagar, India
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Procured all non-medical CAPEX, engineering, and IT requirements.
- Led supply chain compliance with JCI accreditation standards (GLD & FMS chapters).
- Successfully reduced inventory days & floor stock, increasing efficiency.
- Managed multiple stores (Lab, Surgical, Engineering, HazMat), ensuring regulatory compliance.
Assistant Purchase Manager – Corporate
Eye-Q Super Specialty Eye Hospitals
Gurgaon, India
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Ensured 100% order fulfillment of consumables across centers.
- Reduced turnaround time for IOLs & LASIK consumables.
- Coordinated vendor consignment inventories, optimizing working capital.
Education
MBA - Hospital Administration
Institute of Management Studies
Indore, India01.2013
BBA - Hospital Administration
Institute of Management Studies
Indore, India01.2011
Senior Secondary - Science
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Balaghat, India01.2007
Secondary (X) - Science
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Balaghat, India01.2005
Skills
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Development & Negotiation
- Inventory & Demand Planning
- Contract Management & Cost Optimization
- ERP & Procure-to-Pay Implementation
- Quality & Compliance (ISO, JCI, NABH)
- Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
- Leadership & Team Development
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
Certification
- ISO 50001 & ISO 13485 – Internal Auditor
- Six Sigma – White & Yellow Belt
- National Productivity Council – MFCA Implementation Recognition
- Lifetime Member – IIMM (Ahmedabad Chapter)
Hobbies & Intrests
Passionate about cricket, enjoy traveling when time allows, and a casual PlayStation gamer !
Timeline
General Manager – Procurement & Supply Management
Sodexo-Healthcare Technology Management
12.2018 - Current
Manager – Purchase & Stores
GCS Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre
10.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Executive – Materials
Apollo Hospitals International Ltd.
06.2015 - 10.2017
Assistant Purchase Manager – Corporate
Eye-Q Super Specialty Eye Hospitals
01.2013 - 05.2015
BBA - Hospital Administration
Institute of Management Studies
Senior Secondary - Science
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Secondary (X) - Science
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
MBA - Hospital Administration
Institute of Management Studies