Category Manager I, Generics Rx Sourcing

Conshohocken, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Under general supervision of the Category Senior Director - Procurement responsible for managing a category of products as well as the business relationship between Cencora and the respective product suppliers.

Responsibilities

Works directly with outside pharmaceutical suppliers as it relates to policies issues and profitability.
Negotiates contracts establishes sourcing relationships and manages customer-related programs in designated category; works towards resolving work issues relative to the trading relationship.
Collaborates with internal departments such as Sales & Marketing Finance Legal and other Procurement entities in order to promote the best interests of Cencora.
Manages the trade affairs with key strategic suppliers to include negotiating business agreements and settling disputes and/or issues.
Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to suppliers actions and policies.
Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals rebates allowances and promotional activities for the assigned suppliers.
Manages several contracting programs resulting in increased value for both Cencora and its customers.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration accountancy sales marketing computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelors degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of three (3) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Outstanding knowledge of product and supplier base product relationships and industry trends
Working knowledge of sales purchasing supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies
Exceptional project management skills including the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment
Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent negotiating skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation benefits and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose every addition to traditional offerings like medical dental and vision care we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical emotional financial and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families which may include backup dependent care adoption assistance infertility coverage family building support behavioral health solutions paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth we also offer a variety of training programs professional development resources and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs employee resource groups volunteer activities and much more. For details visit time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.

The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Sourcing LLC

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Details

Responsibilities

Works directly with outside pharmaceutical suppliers as it relates to policies issues and profitability.
Negotiates contracts establishes sourcing relationships and manages customer-related programs in designated category; works towards resolving work issues relative to the trading relationship.
Collaborates with internal departments such as Sales & Marketing Finance Legal and other Procurement entities in order to promote the best interests of Cencora.
Manages the trade affairs with key strategic suppliers to include negotiating business agreements and settling disputes and/or issues.
Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to suppliers actions and policies.
Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals rebates allowances and promotional activities for the assigned suppliers.
Manages several contracting programs resulting in increased value for both Cencora and its customers.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Outstanding knowledge of product and supplier base product relationships and industry trends
Working knowledge of sales purchasing supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies
Exceptional project management skills including the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment
Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent negotiating skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook