Sr Supplier Management Analyst - Specialty Pharmacy Contracts

About the role

This position is responsible for the management of key pharmacy suppliers, business relationships and operational performance. Functional responsibilities to execute on the supplier management framework include; strategic supplier selection, contracting, compliance, performance management and relationship management. Partner with internal business areas and suppliers to define and ensure business expectations and contractual obligations are met. Executes strategic implementation and processes to support iterative evaluation of value delivered.

Responsibilities

• Strategic supplier selection, contracting, compliance, performance management and relationship management.
• Partner with internal business areas and suppliers to define and ensure business expectations and contractual obligations are met.
• Executes strategic implementation and processes to support iterative evaluation of value delivered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience in managing supplier relationships OR 9 years of experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to influence change.
• Experience delivering cross functional projects within a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing contracts, customer relationships, suppliers, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing difficult relationships and resolving conflict.
• Ability to synthesize, simplify, and standardize concepts/processes toward tangible results.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and execute while navigating customer relationships.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, etc.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize, and make trade-off decisions.
• Analytical thinking and consultative problem solving.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledgeable in Pharmacy or Medical Drug procurement and Health Plan drug reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Contract Financial Management practices including invoice tracking and budget analysis
• Prior experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and managing complex third-party relationships.
• Experience with supplier performance management or analytics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or MBA.
• Advanced education or certifications in Supplier Management.

Benefits

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

Schedule

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days work from home.