Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Business Title: Procurement Manager, Strategic SourcingLocation: Chennai, India; Bangalore, India (Hybrid)
About Athena: Athena is seeking procurement professionals to join our Procurement Team. We operate with speed, precision, and a strong commitment to customer and stakeholder success. At Athena, we value adaptability, collaboration, and analytical excellence. Join us to contribute to our expanding India and U.S. Procurement operations and play a key role in our growing global footprint.
Role Summary:The Procurement Manager develops and executes category sourcing strategies, manages vendor relationships, and drives procurement practices for assigned categories.
Education & Experience:- Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Finance, or Business (preferred).
- 8 - 10 years in procurement/strategic sourcing.
- Proven financial analytical acumen and experience in cost optimization.
- Advanced knowledge of procurement cost structures.
- Proficiency in procurement toolsets.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement.
- Project management and adaptability.
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for assigned direct and indirect spend areas, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enterprise procurement standards.
- Lead and manage sourcing events, including RFPs, vendor evaluations, and end‑to‑end contract negotiations, driving measurable value and cost optimization.
- Analyze spend data, market insights, and supplier performance metrics to identify savings opportunities, process efficiencies, and risk‑mitigation strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement through structured engagement, reviews, and issue resolution.
- Implement and optimize procurement processes and systems, leveraging procurement toolsets to enhance data accuracy, user experience, and workflow efficiency.
- Monitor supplier compliance and category governance, ensuring adherence to policies, contract terms, and performance expectations.
- Prepare procurement summaries and stakeholder communications, including deal recommendations, category reports, and value‑tracking updates for leadership review.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Finance, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders, to ensure sourcing outcomes meet operational, financial, and risk objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, vendor management, and procurement operations by identifying inefficiencies and supporting process enhancements.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members (Associates/Analysts), supporting capability development and reinforcing procurement best practices.
- Strong strategic‑sourcing skills, including category strategy, market analysis, and competitive bidding.
- Ability to align sourcing and contracting practices to obtain optimal value/benefit for the business.
- Proficient in WSS, Oracle, and procurement technologies.
- Solid financial and analytical capability (TCO, cost drivers, supplier performance).
- Effective at leading complex commercial and contractual negotiations.
- Strong stakeholder‑management and influencing skills.
- Skilled in assessing supplier risk, performance, and market conditions.
- Clear communicator of sourcing recommendations, risks, and value.
- Proven record of cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.
- Continuous‑improvement mindset with focus and contributions to best practices and governance.
- Adaptable, with strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills.
About athenahealth
Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.
Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.
What we can do for you:
Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.
Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers
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athenahealth Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
MGR Main Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600113
