MediBuddy - Category Manager - Programs

Roles & Responsibilities:

Category Growth & Ownership:

- Build, own, and scale new categories from 0 to 1 and then to 5X-10X - a highly challenging and rewarding journey.

Vendor & Partner Management:

- Act as the single point of contact for vendor partners.

- Lead deal negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract finalizations.

- Co-create new products, bundles, and category-specific solutions with partners.

Business & Revenue Management:

- Own end-to-end P&L for the category.

- Track and deliver on revenue, margins, and GMV growth targets.

- Identify and drive business levers to maximize profitability and ROI.

Strategic Partnerships:

- Build and nurture strong relationships with external stakeholders to create long-term value and competitive advantage.

Market Intelligence & Innovation:

- Conduct deep market and category research, benchmark competitors, and launch innovative initiatives to stay ahead.

Business Planning:

- Prepare growth forecasts, pricing models, and financial projections for leadership review

Internal stakeholder management:

- Working with functional teams on demand planning and execution (marketing), product/booking journey improvement (product & tech/low code), process & order fulfilment improvement (operations) and customer pain points identification and resolution (customer support)

Job Requirements:

- Experience: 5+ years in Category Management, Partnerships, or Business Development, preferably in a 0-to-1 or scale-up environment.

- Vendor Management Expertise: Proven experience in vendor negotiations, pricing, and relationship management.

- P&L Ownership: Strong understanding of revenue, margins, and cost levers with demonstrated experience in driving category profitability.

- Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Ability to create and execute win-win partnerships, launch new products, and build scalable business constructs.

- Analytical & Data-Driven: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

- Execution Excellence: Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments with strong execution focus.

- End to End Ownership of category: High ownership mindset with ability to influence and execute.