Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

About 2070Health

W Health has set up India’s first healthcare focused Venture Studio called  2070Health - an innovation platform that builds transformative healthcare companies from scratch by discovering disruptive opportunities in whitespaces. Distinct from the accelerator approach, our venture studio is closely involved in idea generation, day-to-day operations, and strategic decisions of growing the new business. Companies incubated in the last 24 months include Elevate Now, Nivaan Care, Reveal Healthtech , BabyMD and Everhope Oncology.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Contracting

• Lead all national procurement operations with leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic partners.
• Negotiate commercial contracts ensuring optimal pricing, credit terms, and service levels.
• Develop long-term vendor partnerships aligned with the startup’s mission and growth plans.

Supply Chain Design & Optimization

• Build a scalable, compliant, and tech-enabled supply chain to serve a distributed clinic network.
• Ensure reliable forecasting, demand planning, and timely replenishment across geographies.
• Implement systems for end-to-end visibility — from manufacturer to clinic fulfillment.

Financial & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and optimize working capital cycles through efficient payment, credit, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with finance to forecast procurement budgets and align cash flow with business growth.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and statutory requirements.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Manage day-to-day relationships with pharmaceutical companies, distribution network partners, and logistics providers.
• Establish SLAs and governance mechanisms to track vendor performance and reliability.
• Work cross-functionally with operations and product teams to align supply timelines with clinic demand.

Process Improvement & Technology Integration

• Introduce automation and digital tools for procurement tracking, vendor evaluation, and performance analytics.
• Continuously improve sourcing efficiency, lead times, and cost management through data-driven insights.

Leadership & Governance

• Build and lead a national procurement and logistics team with clear accountability structures.
• Foster a culture of transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement across all supply chain functions.
• Represent the startup with external partners and ensure ethical and compliant business practices.

Requirements:

• 10–12 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or commercial operations within healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
• Strong track record of managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations with national and regional pharmaceutical companies.
• Experience overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, including contracting, logistics, warehousing, and demand forecasting.
• Prior experience managing working capital cycles, credit terms, and distribution efficiency at scale.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance aspects of pharmaceutical distribution in India.

Skill Set

• Deep commercial acumen with the ability to optimize cost, service levels, and working capital simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with experience handling complex multi-party partnerships (manufacturers, C&F agents, distributors).
• Analytical approach to supply chain optimization through data, forecasting, and technology tools.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement platforms; experience in implementing digital procurement or automation tools preferred.