Santhakumar Nataraj

Experience

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  Aster DM Healthcare

  Apr 2007 - May 2012

  • Pharmacy Manager

    May 2010 - May 2012

  • Pharmacist

    May 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Pharmacy Intern

    Apr 2007 - Apr 2009
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  Life Pharmacy

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2014

  Pharmacy Manager

  Oversaw a team consisting of 3 Pharmacists and 1 Trainee Pharmacist, taking charge of all operational and administrative aspects of a 24-hour pharmacy. My role involved assisting customers with both prescription and over-the-counter medications.I also had the responsibility of maintaining and regularly updating the register for controlled drugs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and effective stock control practices

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  Ahalia Group

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  Senior Pharmacist & Pharmacy Incharge

  Supervised a team comprising 2 Pharmacists and 1 Trainee Pharmacist, overseeing all pharmacy operations and administrative tasks. My responsibilities included assisting customers with prescription and over-the-counter medications.I implemented inventory control measures, conducting random inventory checks to prevent expiry and loss. Additionally, I managed customer orders received through telephone, email, and in-person interactions, consistently striving to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and effectively addressing customer concerns.I also ensured the proper maintenance and updating of registers for controlled drugs to comply with legal and stock control requirements. As part of my role, I provided training to personnel and pharmacists and maintained a sufficient supply of pharmaceutical stock, including claims reports. Show less

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  Al-Futtaim Health

  Jan 2019 - now

  Procurement Specialist

  Lead in procuring pharmaceuticals and strategically sourcing them for Healthhub's network of pharmacies and clinics. My role involves ensuring that the right products are available based on market demands and medical recommendations. Additionally, I oversee the procurement of critical medicines such as Crash cart and Narcotic medicines for all our facilities.I efficiently manage the procurement of vaccines, crash cart items, non-registered medications, and narcotics to meet the specific needs of our clinics and day surgery centers. Skilled negotiation with vendors helps me secure pharmaceuticals at competitive prices and with favorable terms.Expanding our vendor network has been a priority, and I have achieved this by developing relationships and identifying alternative suppliers. My commitment is to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement, and I personally oversee purchasing and sourcing for the pharmacy division, securing advantageous prices and schemes from distributors and principal companies.Adherence to government regulations and industry guidelines is a fundamental aspect of my work. To improve compliance across procurement, supplier management, and vendor relationships, I have implemented a robust Pharmacy Management System. Furthermore, I've established systems to measure vendor performance and continuously assess our vendor network for improvement opportunities. Lastly, I actively participate in quarterly assessments and collaborative sessions with relevant stakeholders to drive strategies for business improvement. Show less