Central Medical Services Society (CMSS) has been established with the approval of Cabinet on 24.08.2011 as a Central Procurement Agency (CPA) to streamline drug procurement and distribution system of Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and to eliminate existing deficiencies. The Mission of the Society is to procure high quality health sector goods in a transparent and cost-effective manner in line with the directives of the Government of India and ensure timely and un-interrupted supply of health sector goods & services for State Government and Union Territories.

Post : General Manager (Procurement)

Method of recruitment : On contract basis

Tenure of Post : For a period not exceeding 5 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Emoluments : Rs. 1,50,000/- per month (Consolidated- all inclusive)

Age limit : Up to 55 years on the last date of receipt of application.

Educational Qualification and Experience required for recruitment:
A. An Engineering degree (in any discipline) or Science /Pharmaceutical science graduate with MBA (any discipline) through a lull time degree course from Universities recognized by UGC or Autonomous Institute(s) authorized by M/o HRD and should have at least 60% marks each or equivalent grade in Graduation and Post Graduation level.
B. Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement at managerial level (s) after completion of engineering degree. For Science Graduate/Pharmaceutical Science Graduate with MBA, 15 years of experience in procurement at managerial level (s) after completion of MBA.

Desirable :
C. Proficiency in modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and E-Procurement system.
D. Conversant with GFR and Public Procurement Process.

Probation period : 6 months

Job responsibilities/requirements: As per attached Annexure

Period of appointment : For retention/continuation, review of performance after every year by the DG&CEO and the Governing Body of the Society. Flowever, services can be terminated by serving one months notice.

Annual increase in salary : 5% subject to satisfactory performance.

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Job Responsibility for General Manager (Procurement):
1) To oversee that the procurement (Domestic & Externally Aided Projects) is done in a transparent, efficient and economic manner, in line with the law of the land.
2) To monitor storage in warehouses and order goods based on needs so as to avoid shortages and wastages.
3) Framing of generic specification for health sector goods and equipments after discussion with all stakeholders and its updating from time to time.
4) Codification of all the items to be procured by CMSS.
5) Provide and maintain a supplier database incorporating details of contact particulars, product, licensing, performance and prior product quality problems.
6) Registration of suppliers based on credentials, manufacturing capability, quality assurance system, past performance, GMP, after sale service and financial background etc. and vendor rating.
7) Standardisation of bidding documents including conditions such as specification, qualification requirement, delivery etc.
8) Standardisation of award of contract document and other related documents.
9) Responsible for bid evaluation, award of contract and post contract management.
10) To ensure prompt payment to suppliers and assist in resolving their genuine problems.
11) Preparation of a data-base of accredited testing laboratories for pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies.
12) Advise on setting up a QA system for drugs and pharmaceuticals covering the entire supply chain process in close collaboration with the Quality Assurance Division.
13) Assist in training needs assessment for procurement, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals items and in the preparation of training materials. To train CMSS and State Government Procurement personnel.
14) Provide assistance in the selection and quantification of drugs and other pharmaceuticals products.
15) To implement an e-procurement solution compliant with e-procurement system of the Government of India.
16) Conducting Market Research.
17) To provide technical and managerial advice to Ministry/Department of Central Government, State Governments on procurement of health sector goods.
18) Assist State Governments or any other agency for procurement reforms in the health sector with the prior approval of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
19) Other duties as specified or assigned by the Director General/CEO.

The candidates are to apply in the given application attaching self-attested copies of qualification, experience, latest resume and other related documents. Applications complete in all respects to be sent to The General Manager (Administration), Central Medical Services Society, 2nd Floor, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, 8, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, within 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar. Incomplete applications, or those received after the closing date of receipt of applications will not be entertained. CMSS will not be responsible for any postal delays.