Pharmacy Procurement Lead - Hybrid, $3B Spend

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

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