Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with our company’s goals, objectives and timelines ● Own the overall procurement & company wide margins and fill rates and deliver month on month improvement on them ● Lead and manage the entire procurement team centrally and provide guidance, coaching, mentoring and oversight ● Lead and manage multiple functions on planning, sourcing, inventory health management & returns for branded, generic and OTC products ● Work with cross-functional teams like operations, finance, tech to ensure smooth functioning, on-time vendor payments, build of required systems, etc. ● Build effective working relationships with companies, suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth functioning of procurement processes ● Identify reliable and cost-effective suppliers, conduct vendor assessments, and negotiate favourable terms and conditions. ● Onboard direct companies and new vendors to expand direct purchasing ● Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and address any issues proactively to maintain smooth operations. ● Ensure timely delivery of materials across all warehouse locations ● Monitor inventory health levels across all warehouses and initiate returns as per requirements ● Monitor and analyse procurement metrics and present periodic reports to management, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.