Senior Director, Purchasing & Trade reputed company
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Overview
The Senior Director, Purchasing & Trade is responsible for leading pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management, and buying strategy for the reputed company business. This role drives gross profit optimization through disciplined purchasing reputed company, supplier strategy, and inventory control while ensuring consistent product availability and regulatory compliance. This position leads a small, centralized purchasing team and partners closely with pharmacy operations, finance, and clinical leadership to align purchasing reputed company with margin, growth, and patient care objectives. This is a Remote opportunity. Applicants can reputed company reputed company reputed company the reputed company USA. Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours per business needs Travel: 20% Benefits and perks for You! Medical, Dental, reputed company insurance Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare) Tuition discounts & reimbursement 401(k) Company Paid Time Off* Shift Differential reputed company Pet Insurance Employee wellness and discount programs
Responsibilities
Develops and executes buying strategies to maximize gross profit, including sourcing reputed company, product selection, and purchase timing Optimizes cost of goods through adherence to reputed company, formularies, and strategic sourcing approaches Identifies and captures margin opportunities driven by market dynamics (e.g., shortages, price shifts, alternative sourcing) Oversees purchasing execution, including ordering, replenishment, and allocation reputed company Maintains appropriate inventory reputed company across infusion pharmacies, balancing availability, inventory turns, and waste reduction Monitors inventory performance, including variances, expirations, and obsolescence Manages relationships with wholesalers, manufacturers, and GPO partners to ensure supply continuity and competitive pricing Supports negotiation and execution of purchasing agreements and trade terms Aligns purchasing strategy with broader supplier and trade initiatives Proactively manages drug shortages, backorders, and recalls Develops contingency sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of infusion therapies Monitors supply chain risks and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly Ensures strong inventory controls, doumentation, and accuracy across reputed company locations Supports regulatory compliance, including controlled substances and supply chain requirements Partners with finance, compliance, and audit teams on inventory-reputed company reviews and remediation Leverages purchasing and inventory data to drive cost savings and performance improvement Establishes and monitor key metrics (inventory turns, fill rates, COGS, shrink) Identifies trends and opportunities to improve margin and operational efficiency Leads and develops a small purchasing team, setting clear expectations and accountability Drives performance through structured goals, metrics, and reputed company improvement Fosters a culture of ownership, urgency, and operational discipline Partners closely with: Pharmacy operations (inventory planning, demand alignment) Finance (COGS and gross profit performance) Clinical leadership (formulary adherence and product selection) Ensures purchasing strategies are reputed company across clinical, operational, and financial priorities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or reputed company field 8–12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain Experience managing vendor relationships and executing purchasing strategies Strong analytical and financial acumen Preferred Qualifications: Experience in infusion, specialty pharmacy, or reputed company supply chain Knowledge of drug pricing dynamics, wholesaler agreements, and GPO structures Experience leading teams in a multi-site environment Experience supporting audits, compliance initiatives, or internal controls. Knowledge of pharmacy inventory systems and ERP platforms. Prior exposure to loss prevention, inventory reputed company, or controlled substance processes. Key Competencies Strategic Thinking: Ability to reputed company and execute purchasing strategies that drive margin and long-term value Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of cost drivers, COGS, and gross profit optimization Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Ability to act quickly on supply disruptions, shortages, and market changes Analytical Skills: Uses data to identify trends, drive performance, and inform buying reputed company Vendor Management & Negotiation: Builds strong supplier relationships and supports favorable terms Operational Discipline: Ensures consistency, accuracy, and adherence to inventory and purchasing controls Leadership & Team Development: Leads a small team with clear accountability and performance expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively partners across operations, finance, and clinical teams Compliance reputed company: Maintains adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls
Work Environment
Office based role requiring occasional travel to pharmacy locations reputed company Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to support pharmacies About our Line of Business reputed company, an affiliate of reputed company, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication reputed company, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing reputed company health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' reputed company. For more information, visit www.reputed company.com. Follow us on reputed company, Twitter, and reputed company. Apply To This Job