Strategic Pharma Contracts & Sourcing Manager

Cencora, Inc.; United (PA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. in the United States seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage a product category and the supplier network.

You will negotiate contracts, establish sourcing relationships, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal and other procurement teams to optimize profitability and value for customers. You will represent the company with strategic suppliers, drive deals and rebates, and manage multiple contracting programs to support overall business goals.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of experience and education.
• Minimum 4+ years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Strong knowledge of product and supplier bases, trends, and relationships.
• Experience in sales, purchasing, supply chain or inventory management.
• Excellent negotiation, project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a product category and the business relationship with suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, establish sourcing relationships and drive profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Procurement teams.
• Oversee trade with key suppliers, resolve disputes and optimize value.
• Represent Cencora with suppliers and promote company interests.
• Identify profit opportunities through deals, rebates and promotions.
• Manage multiple contracting programs to increase value for Cencora and customers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Cencora, Inc. in the United States seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage a product category and the supplier network.

You will negotiate contracts, establish sourcing relationships, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal and other procurement teams to optimize profitability and value for customers. You will represent the company with strategic suppliers, drive deals and rebates, and manage multiple contracting programs to support overall business goals.