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# Category Manager, Medical Equipment Lead at Neko Health

- **Company:** [Neko Health](https://feeny.ai/companies/neko-health)
- **Location:** Stockholm, Sweden
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neko-health/6352cb51-da2d-4597-b1dc-6ff6b0f2471b

## Job description

## MISSION

Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear.

In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives.

## ROLE PURPOSE

We are seeking a specialist Category Manager to lead the strategic procurement of medical equipment for Neko Health globally. This is a senior role that will shape Neko's procurement strategy for third-party medical devices and capital equipment – one of the most critical and regulated spend categories in the business.

The role requires a unique blend of procurement expertise and medical device market knowledge. The ideal candidate will bring a background in healthcare or medical technology environments, with direct experience procuring blood laboratory equipment, cardiovascular diagnostic devices, ultrasound systems, or related capital medical equipment. They will be expected to manage complex multi-party supplier relationships, navigate regulatory requirements, and lead strategic sourcing initiatives that directly support Neko Health's clinical proposition.

WHAT YOU'LL DO IN THE FIRST 6-12 MONTHS

- Develop and own the global procurement strategy for Neko Health's medical equipment categories, including but not limited to: blood laboratory analysers, ultrasound systems, cardiovascular diagnostic equipment, ECG devices, and ancillary medical hardware.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships for third-party medical device manufacturers and distributors, acting as the primary procurement interface for key partners.
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for medical equipment, including market analysis, RFP development, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract award.
- Drive value for money through multi-year supply agreements, bulk purchase strategies, direct manufacturer partnerships, and co-development or co-investment opportunities.
- Lead commercial negotiations with medical device suppliers, balancing cost, quality, service levels, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Manage supplier contracts through their full lifecycle including execution, performance monitoring, renewals, and terminations.
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Clinical teams to understand equipment performance requirements, quality standards, and regulatory specifications including MDR and FDA requirements.
- Support the Generation 2 (Gen 2) equipment programme and new product introduction (NPI) activities requiring procurement engagement.
- Develop and maintain procurement playbooks for the medical equipment category, including device selection criteria, supplier qualification frameworks, and contract templates.
- Monitor the medical device market for technology developments, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and emerging suppliers to inform Neko's medium-term equipment strategy.
- Manage and monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, quality KPIs, and delivery commitments.
- Create and manage Purchase Orders in compliance with internal policies and approval authorities.
- Manage the full logistics lifecycle for medical equipment, including international shipping, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery to manufacturing and clinic sites.
- Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance, cost savings, and strategic milestones.

## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Proven experience in strategic procurement in the medical device, healthcare technology, or life sciences sector.
- Direct experience procuring capital medical equipment – blood laboratory systems, ultrasound, cardiovascular diagnostics, or equivalent categories – is essential.
- Background or formal training in a medical, biomedical, or clinical sciences discipline is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of source-to-contract activities in regulated environments, including familiarity with EU MDR, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements as they relate to supplier qualification and device procurement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder supplier relationships with global medical device OEMs.
- Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable cost savings and contract value in capital equipment categories.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work across time zones and travel internationally as required.
- CIPS or equivalent professional procurement certification is a plus.

## About Neko Health

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Neko Health is a healthcare technology company that has engineered a proprietary, data-driven preventive health scan to detect early signs of disease in otherwise healthy individuals.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding Stage: Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Stockholm, Sweden
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Daniel Ek (Co-founder, also founder/CEO of Spotify) and Hjalmar Nilsonne (Co-founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Healthcare Technology, Preventive Medicine, Clinical Diagnostics
- Target customers: B2C – Health-conscious individuals; B2B Potential – Self-insured employers
- Mission or purpose statement: “To provide healthcare that’s proactive instead of reactive – so that people can live longer, healthier lives.”

## Products & Services
- **[The Neko Health Scan]**: A 60-minute, full-body health check that captures millions of data points across the skin, heart, blood, and circulation using four proprietary devices (Derma, Spectrum, Echo, and Neko Lens). Includes an unrushed consultation with a doctor where results are discussed immediately. The scan is priced at approximately 2750kr (~$260) in Sweden and is designed for asymptomatic, healthy individuals looking for prevention.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (as of mid-2026).
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – **$325.1M** (one prior funding round).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by “investors who have built and scaled some of the most ambitious technology companies of the last two decades” (individual names not publicly listed on career page). The company has strong ties to the tech and startup ecosystem.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 1,000 employees (more than half in clinical roles). Aggressive expansion with active clinic locations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Stockholm, and plans for more. Job postings have increased +344.4% year-over-year (as of mid-2026), indicating rapid scaling.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Hardware**: All four scanning devices are designed, engineered, and assembled in-house in Stockholm, creating a hard-to-replicate technological moat.
- **Integrated Clinical Model**: Unlike traditional clinics or digital health apps, Neko combines its proprietary hardware with on-site doctors, clinical researchers, and data science under one roof with a low patient volume per doctor ( ~9 members/day vs. 30+ in standard care). This enables a focus on prevention, not just treatment.
- **Data Moat**: The system captures millions of structured data points per scan, allowing for peer benchmarking and longitudinal tracking over years, creating a powerful, network-effect dataset for preventive health insights.
- **Leadership**: Co-founded by Daniel Ek (Spotify) and Hjalmar Nilsonne.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the Scan Room**: Neko is actively testing a second-generation modular scan room platform designed to capture more signals and scale to new locations.
- **Global Expansion**: Opening new clinics across the UK and Europe, with a clear intent to make the service more accessible.
- **Clinical Research & Governance**: Continued focus on validating their devices with clinical studies and building a clinical leadership team (including ex-NHS and Amazon Health executives) to establish preventive care as a formal clinical discipline.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven**: The company was founded to solve the fundamental problem of late-stage diagnosis by focusing on prevention. The work is presented as having a direct, positive impact on human longevity.
- **Culture & Engineering**: The company actively showcases a deep engineering culture where “clinical insight can become a hardware iteration overnight.” Clinicians and engineers share the same floor, fostering rapid iteration and innovation.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Salaries are benchmarked via market research. Benefits include comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, CME Days, and Commuter Benefits.
- **Work Model**: Roles are **on-site** at specific clinic locations. Training for medical roles is fully paid. The interview process is designed to give candidates a feel for the culture and mission.
- **Growth Trajectory**: With 80+ active job postings and triple-digit growth in hiring, the company is in a high-growth phase, offering significant career development opportunities.

## Sources
1. [nekohealth.com](https://www.nekohealth.com/en)
2. [nekohealth.com](https://www.nekohealth.com/us/en/about)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nekohealth)
4. [nekohealthcareers.com](https://www.nekohealthcareers.com/)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neko-health)

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