<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1><b>Job Details </b></h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p>The Senior Outpatient Pharmacy Procurement Specialist is pivotal in monitoring the procurement of medications for outpatient pharmacies.</p><p>In this role, the specialist addresses tactical challenges and pricing issues, ensuring effective resolution of invoice discrepancies through strategic coordination with both internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>This position is essential for maintaining seamless operations and maximizing value in the pharmacys procurement processes.</p><p></p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities: </b></p><p></p><ul><li>Monitors the procurement process for outpatient pharmacy medications.</li><li>Assists in implementing new solutions to address tactical challenges related to product procurement and vendor relationships.</li><li>Identifies pricing issues and resolves invoice discrepancies by coordinating with Vendors, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and outpatient pharmacies.</li><li>Understands how to leverage key contracts, programs, and vendor agreements to enhance organizational value.</li><li>Conducts regular audits of supply chain processes to ensure adherence to organizational standards.</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to independently identify and resolve issues, escalating when necessary.</li><li>Contributes to identifying strategies for purchasing medications on advantageous contracts.</li><li>Serves as a subject matter expert in inventory management for the outpatient pharmacy department.</li><li>Performs related duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Education and Experience:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelors degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. A degree in Supply Management or Supply Chain logistics preferred.</li><li>Normally requires (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.</li><li>Preferred candidates will have experience in outpatient or retail pharmacy operations, with the 340B program, or expertise in managing dual inventory models.</li></ul><p><br /> </p><p><b>Skills and Abilities:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, practices and procedures in Procurement.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</li><li>Knowledge of Cencora policies, programs &amp; services and products.</li><li>Ability to multi-task.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong negotiating skills.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Strong mathematical skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.</li><li>Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.</li><li>Proximity to major airport and ability to travel up to 25%.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><h1><b><b><b>What Cencora offers</b></b></b></h1><p></p><p><span>We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit </span><u><a href="https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></u></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1><span><b><b>Salary Range*</b></b></span></h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p>$72,200 - 103,290<p></p><p></p><p>*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Colorado/California/Washington/New</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.</p><p></p><p></p><h1><span><b><b><b><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></b></b></b></span></h1><h1></h1><p>Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.</p><p></p><p>The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.</p><p></p><p>Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email <a href="mailto:hrsc@amerisourcebergen.com" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span>hrsc@cencora.com</span></span></span></span></a>. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned</p><p>.</p><h1><b><b><b><b>Affiliated Companies:</b></b></b></b></h1>Affiliated Companies: Value Apothecaries Inc