Category Manager, Medical Equipment Lead
Core
Lead global strategic procurement for third-party medical devices and capital equipment to support Neko Health's preventative care clinical proposition.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Medical Equipment)
Builds
Global supply agreements for blood laboratory analysers, ultrasound systems, cardiovascular diagnostic devices, and ancillary medical hardware.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Technology / Strategic Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, contract lifecycle management, market analysis, regulatory compliance navigation, logistics management, ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
background in medical/biomedical/clinical sciences, CIPS certification, experience with Gen 2 equipment programmes and NPI activities
Technologies
Microsoft 365, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop global procurement strategy for medical equipment categories; manage strategic supplier relationships with OEMs and distributors; lead end-to-end sourcing including RFPs and contract awards; drive value through multi-year supply agreements and co-investment; collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams on equipment requirements; monitor supplier performance against KPIs; manage international logistics including customs and last-mile delivery; prepare performance reports and dashboards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC