Strategic Pharma Contracts Manager

Cencora, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Training & development

Mentorship programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to manage a category of products and the relationships with key suppliers.

The role reports to the Vice President of Brand and Specialty Strategic Global Sourcing and requires strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Finance, and Legal. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, driving profitability, and coordinating with internal teams to maximize value for Cencora and its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 4+ years of related and progressive experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and other procurement teams.
• Drive profit opportunities via deals, rebates, and promotions.
• Oversee contracting programs and ensure compliance.
• Represent Cencora with suppliers and resolve issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Cencora, Inc. is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to manage a category of products and the relationships with key suppliers.

The role reports to the Vice President of Brand and Specialty Strategic Global Sourcing and requires strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Finance, and Legal. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, driving profitability, and coordinating with internal teams to maximize value for Cencora and its customers.