Manager II Pharmacy Procurement

Peapod Digital Labs; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Manager of Pharmacy Procurement to lead a multi-billion dollar drug purchasing operation, oversee supplier relationships, and manage DSCSA compliance, recalls, and 340B program activities. The role focuses on cost optimization, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and compliance teams.

The position reports to senior leadership and requires strong negotiation, analytics, and supplier management skills to drive value across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in healthcare/pharma.
• Experience negotiating contracts and pricing with manufacturers, wholesalers, or suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Ability to drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to influence leadership.
• Familiarity with 340B program administration and DSCSA compliance preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and procurement/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage pharmaceutical requirements to optimize cost of goods and maximize savings.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure reliable product supply.
• Communicate with Retail Operations and store personnel about product changes.
• Administer store-level inventory management applications and provide guidance on procurement.
• Oversee recalls and DSCSA data transmission and compliance.
• Negotiate terms with vendors and manage warehouse service levels and inventory turns.
• Support distribution operations with ADUSA warehouse and procurement teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on purchasing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Inventory management systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Pharmacy
Job Requisition: 558975
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: Store Support Services (2761787)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

The Mgr. of Pharmacy Procurement is responsible for over $3B in annual drug purchase. This role owns the relationship with the pharmacy wholesaler and manages item selection, negotiation and supply chain for over $50M in annual direct generic purchases. Additionally, the Mgr. of Rx Procurement supports the issuance of recalls and Drug Chain Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) processes. Finally, this role administers the store-level inventory management application and provides best practice guidance to the Brands relating to purchasing and inventory management.

Essential job functions:

• Actively manage the organizational pharmaceutical drug requirements to optimize cost of goods between direct and indirect sourcing. Secure maximum benefit from generic and brand carve-outs to achieve budgeted Save for Our Customer targets.
• Creatively utilize existing relationships and new suppliers to maintain product supply and meet Brand customer needs.
• Regularly communicate with Retail Operations and store personnel regarding product additions/changes/deletions, drug launches, product recalls, and program changes.
• Administer store-level inventory management applications and provide best practice guidance to the Brands relating to purchasing and inventory management.
• Implement strategies to mitigate off-contract purchasing through pharmacy wholesaler.
• Oversee issuance of pharmacy recalls, in coordination with the ADUSA QA Team.
• Support execution of pharmacy 340B program by ensuring correct pass through of EDI order/receipt data.
• Engage third party auditors to identify any potential inaccuracies/claims in pharmaceutical returns program as well as direct purchasing.
• Oversee all pharmacy category management activities to include but not be limited to: meeting the drug assortment needs of Brand customers, managing relationships with vendors as the primary point of contact, negotiating cost, contractual and program terms and conditions with vendors, and managing warehouse service level and inventory turns and retail inventory control initiatives.
• Assist ADUSA warehouse and procurement teams, as necessary, to support efficient distribution operations.
• Subject matter expert on industry trends, upcoming drug patent expirations, product safety recalls, new product launches and drug utilization forecasts.
• Support DSCSA compliance by coordinating with suppliers to establish data transmission, monitoring product traceability in TraceLink, and troubleshooting missing or incomplete DSCSA data that could prevent stores or the DC from receiving and using products.
• Manage and execute all record retention, product recall notification and other required processes in order to maintain supply chain regulatory compliance at the direction of the Pharmacy Compliance and/or Legal Departments.
• Manage the pharmaceutical product reverse distribution process, including credit recovery.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Pharmacy, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, category management, pharmacy operations, or a related healthcare field.
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, and programming terms with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, or healthcare suppliers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing and procurement practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, inventory, utilization, and financial data to support business decisions.
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulatory requirements, product recall processes, and compliance standards affecting pharmaceutical procurement.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with operations, finance, compliance, legal, and vendor partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and operational excellence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and present recommendations to leadership.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing associates preferred.
• Knowledge of 340B program administration, pharmaceutical wholesaler programs, and generic sourcing strategies preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and inventory management or procurement systems.

Salary Range: $125,200 - $187,800

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.