Medical Procurement Specialist

Company Description (RXpress - Medicine in 20 Minutes)We’re building Pharmacy 2.0 - India’s fastest, smartest 20-minute medicine delivery platform.Powered by dark stores, AI-driven SKU-alternatives, in-app doctor consultations and prescription management. RXpress is redefining how healthcare reaches every household - Fast. Smart. Zero-Hassle.Role OverviewAs a Performance Marketing Specialist, you’ll drive user growth, activation, and retention across digital channels. You’ll own paid media strategy and execution - from Meta and Google Ads to influencer collaborations - ensuring every rupee spent converts to measurable impact.What You’ll DoYou’ll play a core role in ensuring RXpress dark stores never run out of what customers need - from prescription medicines to wellness SKUs. This isn’t just about purchasing; it’s about building India’s smartest pharmacy supply chain from the ground up.Own Procurement Across Dark Stores- Manage end-to-end sourcing and replenishment for Rx, OTC, and wellness categories across RXpress’s hyperlocal dark stores. - Develop and refine reorder triggers based on real-time sales velocity, expiry tracking, and store-level consumption patterns. - Maintain a live inventory availability of >98% on top 1,000 SKUs, enabling 20-min delivery reliability.Manage Multi-Channel Vendor Network- Build and manage supplier relationships across pharma distributors, wholesalers, and digital B2B platforms such as RetailIO, Pharmarack, MedleyMed, Tata 1mg Partner, etc. - Ensure each dark store has access to a multi-vendor supply chain, with redundancy for critical SKUs and high-fill rates. - Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and service SLAs to optimise gross margin while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Standardise vendor onboarding, GST documentation, and digital PO/invoice processes.Leverage Tech for Procurement Automation- Integrate procurement processes with RXpress backend systems - enabling live stock visibility, auto purchase order generation, and digital GRN validation. - Collaborate with Tech and Product teams to connect B2B APIs (RetailIO, MedleyMed, etc) for real-time pricing and stock sync. - Use data dashboards to track fill rates, supplier performance, and lead times, helping reduce manual intervention and procurement delays.Forecast Demand and Plan Inventory- Work with Operations and Data teams to predict SKU demand based on AI-driven consumption models, local health trends, and telemedicine data. - Anticipate seasonal fluctuations (e.g. cough, cold, flu seasons) and plan bulk purchases or forward stocking accordingly. - Translate insights into actionable buying plans - optimising working capital without compromising service speed.Drive Cost Efficiency and Compliance- Benchmark pricing across multiple supply channels to identify savings opportunities and margin expansion levers. - Use AI-based SKU alternatives and generic substitution where clinically appropriate to reduce costs. - Maintain full compliance with pharmacy procurement laws, GST norms, and DLT documentation. - Ensure traceability for all purchases (batch number, expiry, manufacturer data) through RXpress’s digital compliance stack.Support Scale & Expansion- Create procurement playbooks to support expansion from 1 → 100 dark stores. - Help set up centralized procurement hubs or regional aggregators to unlock volume discounts and better logistics coordination. - Identify and onboard vendors in new cities as RXpress scales its footprint across metros and Tier-II markets.Metrics You’ll Own- SKU availability rate (Target: >98%) - PO-to-Delivery turnaround time - Vendor fill rate and accuracy - Procurement cost variance vs market benchmark - Gross margin improvement per store - Expiry/Deadstock % - Audit & compliance readiness scoreWhat We’re Looking For- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain — ideally in pharma, FMCG, or quick commerce. - Hands-on with RetailIO, Tata 1mg Partner, MedleyMed, Pharmarack, or similar B2B medicine platforms. - Strong in vendor management, cost negotiation, and purchase planning. - Analytical, data-driven, and comfortable using tools like Excel, BI dashboards, or procurement software. - Hustle mindset – someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments where speed, ownership, and adaptability are key. - Strong analytical data-first mindset - comfortable with managing procurement dashboards - Bonus: Experience with pharmacy delivery E-commerce /. Q-commerce.What’s in it for you?- Be part of a founder-led early-stage startup with fast decision cycles. - Shape the growth engine of Pharmacy 2.0 from the ground up. - Work directly with the founders who’ve built and scaled ₹500 Cr+ ARR Ops + Tech businesses. - Competitive pay + ESOP potential + learning-first culture.