VIKAS A HAMASAGAR
Palwal
Summary
Results-driven Pharmacy and Healthcare Procurement Professional with 12+ years of experience in hospital pharmacy operations, vendor management, procurement of medicines and medical devices, handling consignment implants, inventory optimization, and cost control. Proven ability to negotiate pricing, evaluate vendor quotations, maintain optimal inventory levels, and streamline supply chain operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Pharmacist
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani International Centre for Child Heart Care & Research
Palwal
03.2018 - Current
- Lead pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage end-to-end procurement of medicines, surgical implants, and medical consumables for timely availability.
- Conduct vendor evaluations and price negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Establish rate contracts with suppliers to ensure consistent pricing and reliable supply.
- Oversee inventory planning and monitoring, preventing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory.
- Administer consignment-based procurement of high-value medical devices with proper documentation.
- Coordinate finance and vendor communications for invoice verification and payment processing.
- Generate monthly consumption reports and analytics to support informed management decisions.
Pharmacist & NABH Coordinator
Narayana Health Limited
Dharwad
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Appointed as Executive responsible for implementing pharmacy operations in alignment with NABH standards, including complete pharmacy setup, regulatory compliance and statutory reporting.
- Facilitated pharmacy procurement and inventory operations, ensuring compliance with NABH standards and hospital policies.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and ensured timely stock replenishment and storage compliance.
Pharmacy Facilitator
Suchirayu Healthcare Solutions
Hubli
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed pharmacy workflow, optimizing inventory monitoring, dispensing, and billing operations.
- Coordinated procurement teams to ensure accurate stock documentation and maintain inventory integrity.
Pharmacist
Columbia Asia Hospital
Mysore
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Dispensed medications in accordance with physician prescriptions and hospital protocols, ensuring patient safety and treatment adherence.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and coordinated medication availability for hospital departments, supporting seamless patient care.
- Assisted in pharmacy operations and provided patient medication counseling to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
CNK Reddy College of Pharmacy
Bangalore, Karnataka01-2012
Intermediate Education | 12th - (BiPC – Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh01-2007
Secondary School Education | 10th -
Thapar Vidya Vihar School
Warangal, Telangana01-2005
Skills
- Healthcare procurement and vendor management
- Vendor onboarding and strategic purchasing
- Price negotiation and rate contract management
- Medical devices procurement
- Inventory planning and stock optimization
- Supply chain coordination
- Budget control and purchase order management
- Invoice and consignment inventory management
- Procurement analytics and reporting
- Regulatory compliance and narcotics licensing
- Hospital information systems management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Accomplishments
- Appointed as Executive for NABH Audits and Process Implementation – Narayana Heart Centre, Dharwad.
- Awarded Best Employee of the Year (2016) – Narayana Heart Centre.
- Recognized as Star Employee of the Month (March 2014) – Columbia Asia Hospital.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Native
Native
Timeline
Principal Pharmacist
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani International Centre for Child Heart Care & Research
03.2018 - Current
Pharmacist & NABH Coordinator
Narayana Health Limited
06.2015 - 02.2018
Pharmacy Facilitator
Suchirayu Healthcare Solutions
08.2014 - 05.2015
Pharmacist
Columbia Asia Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
CNK Reddy College of Pharmacy
Intermediate Education | 12th - (BiPC – Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Secondary School Education | 10th -
Thapar Vidya Vihar School