Job Role: Procurement Manager – Commercial & Supply Chain
Location Chennai
Experience 10+ Years
Industry Preference HealthTech / E-commerce / Pharmacy / Retail / FMCG
Education Any Graduate / Postgraduate
Employment Type Full-time
About MrMed
At MrMed, we believe that healthcare is ultimately about people - our customers, our partners and, most importantly, our own people. We are building a workplace where people can learn, contribute, grow and feel valued. We believe business performance and a positive people culture go hand in hand.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager who can bring strong commercial and procurement expertise while also building meaningful relationships, supporting people and creating a positive working environment.
This is a role for someone who understands that great procurement is not only about getting the best price. It is also about building trust, listening to people, solving problems together and creating partnerships where everyone can grow.
Role Summary
The Procurement Manager will lead the overall procurement and commercial function at MrMed, covering strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, inventory planning, product sourcing, supply continuity and process improvement.
The role will work closely with Finance, Marketing, Sales, Warehouse, Operations, Technology and Business teams.
The ideal person will bring a balanced approach:
- Strong on business.
- Fair with vendors.
- Supportive with people.
- Curious about problems.
- Calm under pressure.
- Empathetic in conversations.
The role requires someone who can make commercially sound decisions while understanding the people and circumstances behind those decisions.
What This Role Means at MrMed
Procurement has a direct impact on our customers. When we source the right products, maintain healthy vendor relationships and plan inventory thoughtfully, we help ensure that patients receive their medicines when they need them.
At the same time, our internal teams and vendor partners are people too. The way we communicate, collaborate and solve challenges matters.
We therefore expect our Procurement Manager to build a function that is:
Commercially responsible + Operationally strong + People-friendly + Relationship-driven
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Commercial Management
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with business priorities and customer needs.
- Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, discounts, credit terms, rebates and commercial arrangements.
- Use data, market understanding and business insights to identify better sourcing opportunities.
- Build long-term commercial relationships rather than focusing only on transactional buying.
- Regularly review supplier terms and identify opportunities for mutual value creation.
- Balance cost, availability, quality, service and customer requirements while making procurement decisions.
- Work closely with Finance and Business teams to support sustainable business growth.
Vendor Relationship Management
- Build respectful, transparent and long-term relationships with suppliers and business partners.
- Understand vendor concerns and work towards practical solutions wherever possible.
- Handle difficult commercial conversations with maturity, fairness and empathy.
- Maintain professional boundaries while ensuring that relationships remain collaborative.
- Conduct regular vendor discussions and reviews to understand challenges, expectations and opportunities.
- Create an environment where vendors feel comfortable raising genuine concerns.
- Address issues without blame and focus on finding sustainable solutions.
- Develop strategic partnerships with important suppliers who can grow with MrMed.
Inventory & Demand Planning
- Lead procurement planning based on sales trends, seasonality, market demand and business priorities.
- Ensure the availability of important and fast-moving products.
- Work closely with Marketing and Sales teams to understand upcoming campaigns and expected demand.
- Establish appropriate replenishment and safety-stock practices.
- Identify potential supply challenges early and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
- Balance product availability with responsible inventory management.
- Ensure procurement decisions support a smooth customer experience.
Commercial & Working Capital Management
- Review supplier payment and credit arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with Finance to improve working-capital efficiency.
- Manage vendor credit notes, claims, rebates and commercial adjustments.
- Follow up on pending commercial matters with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Understand that vendors are business partners and work towards solutions that are commercially fair for both sides.
- Identify recurring commercial issues and work on preventive solutions.
Product Sourcing & Onboarding
- Identify new products based on customer needs, market opportunities and business priorities.
- Work with Sales, Marketing and Business teams to understand product gaps.
- Research and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Build a smooth and simple product onboarding process.
- Coordinate with Catalogue, Technology, Finance and Operations teams for timely product activation.
- Encourage the team to continuously look for new sourcing opportunities and ideas.
Procurement Operations
- Ensure timely purchase-order creation, follow-up and closure.
- Work closely with suppliers and warehouse teams to manage deliveries.
- Proactively identify delayed or ageing orders.
- Support smooth warehouse operations and customer fulfilment.
- Develop alternate sourcing options for critical products where required.
- Focus on solving the root cause of recurring procurement issues instead of repeatedly addressing symptoms.
People Leadership & Team Happiness
The Procurement Manager will be responsible for creating a team environment where people feel respected, heard and supported.
The person should:
- Build trust within the team through open and honest conversations.
- Understand individual strengths, aspirations and areas where team members need support.
- Spend time listening to the team instead of only reviewing reports.
- Coach people through challenges rather than immediately pointing out mistakes.
- Give feedback with empathy and respect.
- Recognize effort and appreciate good work.
- Celebrate team achievements, both big and small.
- Encourage team members to share ideas and question existing processes.
- Support employees during difficult situations while maintaining appropriate accountability.
- Create psychological safety where people can speak openly without fear.
- Help team members understand why their work matters to the larger business.
- Encourage learning, ownership and career growth.
- Ensure workload and responsibilities are managed thoughtfully.
- Build a culture where people help each other rather than work in silos.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a senior professional who combines commercial expertise with emotional maturity.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Category Management or Commercial Operations.
- Experience in HealthTech, E-commerce, Pharmacy, Retail, FMCG or a similar consumer business is preferred.
- Strong experience in vendor negotiations and commercial management.
- Experience managing multiple suppliers and strategic vendor relationships.
- Experience with inventory, ERP and procurement systems.
- Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
Our People Philosophy
- We want people at MrMed to feel that they belong.
- We believe in trust, respect, empathy, kindness, ownership and open conversations.
- We understand that everyone comes to work with their own experiences, responsibilities, strengths and challenges. Good leadership is therefore not only about achieving results; it is also about understanding people, supporting them and helping them become better versions of themselves.
- We expect our leaders to care about what people deliver and how people feel while delivering it.
- For us, performance and happiness are not opposites.
- We believe the best teams are built when people feel:
- Trusted. Heard. Respected. Supported. Appreciated.
- And that is the culture we want our Procurement Manager to help us build.
Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
