Purpose of the Job
The Category Buyer - Medical Equipment is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing and end-to-end procurement of high-value medical equipment across the organization's healthcare facilities. This mid-level role (approximately 10+ years’ experience) integrates clinical requirements, technical evaluation, and commercial strategy to ensure cost optimization, equipment standardization, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity across the healthcare network. The Category Buyer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to align procurement plans with clinical needs and organizational growth, while driving digitization, sustainability, and process excellence.
Key Role and Responsibilities
- Key Resposibilities:
- 1. Category Strategy & Planning
- 2. Procurement & Contract Management
- 3. Financial & Cost Management
- 4. Technical Evaluation & Compliance
- 5. Vendor & stakeholder management
- 6. Governance Risk & Process Excellence
- 10-12 years of experience in procurement/supply chain (with significant exposure in healthcare or medical equipment sourcing). Experience in hospital or healthcare group procurement is strongly preferred for understanding clinical and regulatory nuances
Required Skills & Competencies
Required Education
Bachelors degree in Biomedical engineering, Mechanical/Electrical engineering, life sciences, or supply chain management. MBA or post qualification in supply chain, operations or healthcare management.
About Company
Our client is a leading healthcare organization with a strong presence in India, focused on delivering quality healthcare services through advanced medical infrastructure, technology, and patient-centric care. The organization is committed to building world-class healthcare facilities and improving access to quality medical services.