Strategy Manager – Supply Chain & Procurement (CEO Office)

Over the past 15 plus years, Medanta has created an unrivalled impact in delivering world class multi-specialty care for patients in India. We have hospitals in Gurgaon, Lucknow, Patna, Indore and Ranchi. In addition, we have clinics in Delhi (Defence Colony) and in Gurgaon (Cybercity, Subhash Chowk & Golf Course road) and at the Delhi Airport. Medanta is constantly growing and has also ventured in Retail vertical through Diagnostics (Laboratory Services) and Pharmacies. We also have also launched homecare services.

Job Description Strategy Manager CEO Office

Role Title: Strategy Manager / Senior Manager Supply Chain & Procurement (CEO Office)

Grade : Manager/ Senior Manager

Function: CEO Office

Reporting To: Chief of Staff to Group CEO

Location: Medanta (Corporate / Hospital Unit as applicable)

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

Medanta is hiring a Strategy Manager / Senior Manager in the CEO Office to drive high-priority initiatives across pharmacy, VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory), consumables, medical devices, implants, and strategic procurement programs.

The role will serve as a bridge between the CEO Office and Supply Chain/Procurement, translating leadership priorities into measurable execution through structured governance, analytics, dashboards, and cross-functional coordination.

Roles & Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between Supply Chain/Procurement teams and the CEO Office, ensuring clear alignment on priorities, progress, risks, and decision requirements.

Lead analytics-led deep dives across pharmacy and critical supply categories (consumables, implants, devices): spend, rate variance, contract compliance, consumption trends, stock-outs, expiries, and non-moving inventory.

Identify and execute cost optimization and standardization initiatives (formulary alignment, brand rationalization, substitution protocols) in partnership with clinical leadership, pharmacy, nursing, biomedical, and finance.

Support strategic sourcing and negotiations: RFQ/RFP analytics, vendor benchmarking, comparative statements, contracting guardrails, and preparation of negotiation packs for leadership.

Prepare decision notes, pre-reads, and leadership updates for the CPO / Group CEO, with clear problem statements, insights, options, and recommendations.

Candidate Profile

Must Have

48 years experience with strong exposure to consulting/strategy/analytics and hospital procurement / supply chain / pharmacy operations.

Working knowledge of pharmacy procurement and/or medical devices, implants, and consumables categories, including vendor management and contracting.

Strong understanding of VMI/inventory performance management and procurement governance.

Excellent analytical skills with advanced Excel (pivots, models, structured trackers) and ability to create executive-ready outputs (dashboards/MIS).

Strong stakeholder management and communicationcomfortable engaging with clinical and business leaders and driving closure.

Skills & Competencies

Structured problem-solving and program ownership

Data-driven decision making and crisp communication

High attention to detail; strong governance discipline

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder hospital environment