Job Opportunity at Central Medical Services Society (CMSS)

The Central Medical Services Society (CMSS), a central procurement agency under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is seeking applications for the position of General Manager (Procurement).

Key Details:

Post: General Manager (Procurement)
Number of Posts: 01
Age Limit: Up to 55 years as of the application’s closing date.
Emoluments: Rs. 2,00,000 per month (consolidated and all-inclusive) plus Provident Fund (PF).
Method of Recruitment: On a contract basis for an initial period of 5 years, renewable annually based on performance.
Last Date to Apply: The application must be received by post by 5:30 PM on October 23, 2025.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Education: An Engineering Degree, B.Pharma., or MBA from a recognized university.
Experience: A minimum of 20 years of work experience is required. This experience must be in a Central Government, State Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body, or in a private industry with an annual turnover of Rs. 500 crores or more in at least one of the last three financial years.
Core Procurement Experience: Out of the 20 years, at least 8 years must be in a whole-time capacity in core procurement of goods and services within a government, PSU, or autonomous body.
Additional Skills: Candidates must have knowledge of:
- Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and e-Procurement Systems.
- General Financial Rules (GFR), Public Procurement Process, and related provisions.
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
- Proficiency in MS Office and strong oral and written English communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

The General Manager (Procurement) will oversee all aspects of the procurement process, including:

Ensuring transparent and efficient procurement of goods and services.
Monitoring warehouse storage and managing inventory to prevent shortages and wastage.
Maintaining a comprehensive database of suppliers and their performance.
Preparing and updating standard bid documents.
Handling bid evaluation, contract awards, and post-contract management.
Addressing grievances from suppliers.
Assisting with training materials related to procurement and logistics.
Implementing updates to e-procurement and ERP systems.
Conducting market research in the pharmaceutical sector.
Providing technical and managerial advice on procurement to government ministries and departments.

Application Process:

Interested and eligible candidates must download the application form from the CMSS website (cmss.gov.in) or the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (mohfw.gov.in) website. The completed application, along with all supporting documents (age proof, educational qualifications, experience certificates, etc.), must be sent by India Post to the following address:

The General Manager (Administration) Central Medical Services Society, 2nd Floor, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, Pt. Uma Shankar Dikshit Marg, Teen Murti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021.

Please note that applications submitted by hand will not be entertained, and CMSS will not be responsible for any postal delays.