2070Health - Head - Supply Chain & Procurement

About 2070Health

W Health has set up Indias 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 startups 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.