MediBuddy Hiring for Manager/ Senior Manager – Procurement at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Full Time

Role Overview

MediBuddy is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement to support the company’s ambitious growth plans by owning pricing, vendor onboarding, and procurement across strategic categories, including labs and diagnostics. The role will be instrumental in executing procurement strategies, onboarding key partners, driving pricing negotiations, and supporting financial discipline through cost optimization.

The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on, data-driven approach to procurement, with demonstrated experience in managing vendor networks and pricing models in high-growth or healthcare-focused environments. This role will report to the Head of Procurement.

Key Attributes

• Execution-Focused: Ability to implement sourcing plans, pricing strategies, and vendor agreements across categories.
• Negotiation Skills: Comfortable driving commercial conversations and securing value-based terms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Experience working cross-functionally with business, finance, product, and operations teams.
• Healthcare Acumen: Exposure to lab, diagnostics, and healthcare vendor ecosystems is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing Execution

• Implement sourcing plans for key categories including diagnostics, hospitals, technology, services, and corporate functions.
• Manage procurement pricing strategy across lab tests, consultations, and bundled services.
• Support RFQs, RFPs, and vendor pooling where relevant to drive cost efficiency.

Vendor Onboarding & Management

• Identify and onboard new labs, diagnostic partners, and service providers across geographies.
• Conduct commercial and quality due diligence during partner evaluation.
• Drive ongoing vendor performance monitoring and compliance enforcement.

Negotiations & Pricing

• Lead price negotiations to optimize cost while maintaining quality and SLA commitments.
• Align pricing structures with internal margin, service delivery, and affordability goals.
• Manage credit terms and payment cycles in collaboration with Finance.

Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, documentation standards, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance on contracts and service agreements.
• Monitor category spend, pricing benchmarks, and performance metrics.

Key KPIs & Metrics

KPI

What It Measures

Why It Matters

Partner Onboarding Rate

New vendors onboarded per month

Supports network expansion

Avg. Service Procurement Cost

Cost per consultation/test/package

Indicates price competitiveness

% Vendors with 30+ Day Credit

Payment term flexibility

Optimizes working capital

Category Savings

Reduction in cost through better sourcing

Reflects negotiation and sourcing impact

SLA Compliance

Adherence to service and turnaround KPIs

Maintains service delivery quality

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5-9 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in healthcare, health-tech, or high-growth startups.
• Hands-on experience with vendor pricing, sourcing execution, and negotiations.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with diagnostic/lab procurement and pricing frameworks is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 30-40% for vendor evaluation and negotiations.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership.

What We Offer

• A chance to shape procurement execution in one of India’s most impactful digital healthcare platforms.
• Exposure to strategic pricing and sourcing decisions at scale.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation, speed, and integrity.