Director of Pharmaceutical Purchasing

$100K - $150K

Birmingham, AL

Our client in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Director of Pharmaceutical Purchasing. In this position you will be responsible for managing procurement activities, including negotiating contracts with manufacturers, wholesalers, and group purchasing organizations. The ideal candidate will leverage their knowledge of bulk purchasing and health system dynamics to secure the best pricing and ensure uninterrupted access to essential medications.

Responsibilities will include:

• ? Negotiate purchasing contracts with manufacturers, wholesalers, and group purchasing organizations to achieve cost savings.Evalua
• te bulk purchasing opportunities to secure optimal pricing on medications.Collab
• orate with the pharmacy team to forecast medication needs based on usage trends.Mainta
• in relationships with vendors to address supply chain issues and resolve discrepancies.Stay i
• nformed about market trends, pricing shifts, and new products.Qualif

ications:5 yrs.

• ’ Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Proven
• experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within the healthcare or pharmacy sector.Strong
• negotiation skills, particularly with high-volume contracts.Knowle
• dge of group purchasing organizations and wholesale purchasing dynamics.Excell
• ent communication and relationship management skills. Preferred.Previo
• us purchasing experience in a hospital or health system setting.Famili
• arity with pharmaceutical products, inventory management systems, and market pricing trends.Pangea

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