Pharmaceutical Sourcing Agent
Responsibilities
Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to mitigate risk and achieve a competitive advantage in total cost, quality, and supply continuity for all healthcare participants.
Develop defendable and consistent sourcing strategies by reviewing and analyzing sourcing data, market trends, and benchmarking best practices to ensure continuous improvement and achievement of best-in-class value.
Ensure all sourcing strategies and supply chain processes are consistently applied, transparent, and properly administered in compliance with all internal policies and external regulations, including supporting risk mitigation through contractual reviews.
Develop and facilitate collaborative working relationships with Legal, Finance, Corporate Risk, and other internal teams, including end-user stakeholders, to ensure contract terms reflect operational, clinical, and financial priorities.
Perform essential contract management and maintenance tasks, including processing amendments, extensions, and modifications (product additions/deletions), to effectively manage the full contract lifecycle.
Provide regular updates on category strategies and supplier relationship management programs, communicating key performance metrics and the status of process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
- Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree
- 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-3 years of professional experience
- Previous internship experience (healthcare supply chain, project management, or other relevant experience)
- Pharmacy sourcing experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Pay
$79,511.52- $110,834.59 per year
Schedule
Day shift
Full-time