CATEGORY MANAGER/[PHARMACY

The Strategic Sourcing Category Manager/Pharmacy will be responsible for supporting contracting, negotiation, vendor management, savings/efficiencies initiatives, and analytics within the pharmacy category.  Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing/Pharmacy to drive standardized spend and realize savings by working with Pharmacy leaders, the system P+T committee, and Physician leaders. Identify, vet, present, and drive pharmacy contracting/savings opportunities recognizing all appropriate clinical, financial, regulatory, and operational aspects. Document all initiatives actions and savings as per the guidelines of the health system.  Experienced pharmacy Supply Chain background with a knowledge of contracting, distribution, supply chain inventory/ordering systems, data management, 340B program, and vendor management. Strong reporting, analytic, and presentation skills to communicate initiatives status at all levels of the hospital system. The individual in this position must:

(1) Possess knowledge associated with the professional field of hospital pharmacy supply chain management, contracting, systems, and change management.
(2) Have experience in formulary standardization, financial analysis, and project management to drive pharmacy specific initiatives.
(3) Procure to Pay function, ERP, Logistics, Distribution, Vendor Management.
(4) Apply associated theories, methods, principles, and practices. Strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the pharmacy/hospital industry.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the day-to-day work management, quality, KPI creation/adherence, and reporting. 
Creates/improves/adheres to procurement policies and procedures. Responsible for assigned pharmacy contracting, savings, standardization, budget adherence, pharmaceutical disaster readiness plan, working with cross functional departments to achieve transactional excellence, and innovation.
Implement and execute as per the business needs via following functional and technical requirements.
Performs necessary investigations, analyses, and evaluations to determine feasibility. 
Prepares routine status reports for the assigned initiatives, spend areas, vendors,
Provides direction and support to the end users, team members and senior management ensuring the team is informed of all changes, decisions, etc. that may affect the success of the department.
Support short and long term operational/strategic business activities - by developing, enhancing, and maintaining project information and models. Also develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes.

 Proficiency with Excel, Word and standard computer programs required.
A highly motivated and meticulous individual with excellent problem-solving and communication skills to join a fast-paced, growth-oriented work environment in a cutting-edge field of business transformation.

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

BS or Business Administration Degree. Minimum of five (5) years' management experience in healthcare

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:
Healthcare Supply Chain Management
Hospital Pharmacy Operations
Contracting, Materials Management, Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics, Vendor Management,
EMR, ERP, Inventory Systems
Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Technology
Regulatory Compliance in Pharmacy Hospital industry
Accounting principles, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, market and supplier research and analysis
       
ERP and current supply chain information systems
EMR/ Dispensing Software
Contract Management Software
EDI/GHX
Inventory Management Software

Department: Purchasing Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: TARRYTOWN  Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 555 South Broadway, Tarrytown
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 219730 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00    

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