Senior Pharmaceutical Category & Sourcing Lead

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL, is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage strategic purchasing, supplier relationships, and P&L for multiple product categories across channels. You will implement innovative purchasing strategies, optimize assortment, and lead cross-functional teams to improve profitability and supply continuity.

On-site role collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to negotiate terms, analyze market data, translate insights into actionable plans, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in dispensing, purchasing, or contracting FDA-approved drugs.
• HS/GED with 9+ years in dispensing, purchasing, or contracting FDA-approved drugs.
• 4+ years collaborating with cross-functional teams and developing staff.
• Experience with P&L concepts (revenue, COGS, gross margin).

Responsibilities

• Drives strategic purchasing process and innovative strategies.
• Oversees budgets, objectives, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Leads vendor negotiations and contract terms.
• Analyzes market data and IMS insights to guide category direction.
• Translates consumer insights into assortment decisions.
• Ensures pharmaceutical quality and adequate inventory.
• Manages capital use and item exit strategies.
• Cultivates positive vendor relationships and performance reviews.
• Strives for uninterrupted supply chain from vendors.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Vendor relations

P&L concepts

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Executive communication

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL, is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage strategic purchasing, supplier relationships, and P&L for multiple product categories across channels. You will implement innovative purchasing strategies, optimize assortment, and lead cross-functional teams to improve profitability and supply continuity.

On-site role collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to negotiate terms, analyze market data, translate insights into actionable plans, and support