VP, Procurement and Supply Chain – Specialty Pharmacy
Navitus Health Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Idaho • United States
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Salary
💰 $193,535 - $241,919 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive specialty pharmacy supply chain strategy aligned with organizational goals including securing optimal pricing, discounts, rebates, and incentives.
- Lead the creation, distribution, and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for wholesalers, GPO partners, and other supply chain partners to ensure competitive bids and favorable terms.
- Establish supply chain best practices to maintain partnerships and ensure consistency in process.
- Establish policies and procedures for procurement, contracting, and inventory management to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers to secure favorable pricing and access to specialty medications.
- Expand partnership expansion by recruiting pharmacies into the organization’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) network, emphasizing the value of manufacturer and wholesaler discounts.
- Establish KPs and reporting systems to monitor contract compliance, rebate realization, and overall financial performance of supply chain agreements.
- Innovate new products and relationship structures that enable growth in pharmacy relationships and broaden market impact.
- Negotiate agreements with GPOs to optimize purchasing power and cost savings and that are inclusive of participation by other pharmacies.
- Monitor market trends, analyze pricing models and competitive benchmarks and regulatory changes impacting manufacturer and GPO contracts to inform contract strategy and maintain a competitive advantage.
- Drive initiatives to recruit pharmacies into the organization’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) network, emphasizing the value of manufacturer and wholesaler discounts.
- Partner with finance, operations, and clinical teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational objectives and patient care priorities.
- Evaluation of the purchasing and relationship structures for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the GPO and manufacturer relationships.
- Support the development and creation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts related to the procurement of specialty pharmaceutical products for specialty pharmacy.
- Mentoring and developing associates, interviewing, hiring and training associates, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmacy supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in specialty pharmacy operations, manufacturer contracting, and GPO negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 340B and other federal programs.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
- Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
- The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.
Benefits
- Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 20 days paid time off
- 4 weeks paid parental leave
- 9 paid holidays
- 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
- Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain strategyprocurementcontractinginventory managementnegotiationfinancial performance analysisbudget developmentforecastingRFP creationspecialty pharmacy operations
Soft Skills
leadershiprelationship managementanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsmentoringteam collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsperformance appraisal
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree (preferred)