Purchasing Assistant

The Cigna Group

Purchasing Assistant tracking pharmacy purchase orders and vendor deliveries for Evernorth Health Services. Supporting buyers, reports, formulary purchasing, and Procure-to-Pay operations on a hybrid schedule.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Arizona, Montana, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procure-to-Pay processes, including purchase order creation and inventory management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Oracle or similar inventory management systems.

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Procure-To-Pay DocumentationPurchase Order CreationInventory ManagementMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyOracle Knowledge

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Hard Skills

PurchasingInventory ControlOrder ExpeditingTransaction Entry VerificationMetric ReportingVendor Issue ResolutionDrug Formulary ManagementHigh-Volume Order AssistanceProject Work SupportRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationMultitaskingDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

ProcurementInventory ManagementHome Delivery PharmaciesVendor Management340B Clients

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain files, logs, records, invoices, purchase orders, and related Procure-to-Pay documentation
Gather and maintain information in proprietary computer systems
Follow transaction entry verification procedures
Assist with expediting orders
Track inventory purchase orders and backorder updates for Home Delivery pharmacies and vendors
Update vendor purchase order delivery promises with accurate dates for buyer action
Run daily reports for metric and issue visibility
Create purchase orders for 340B clients and Drug Sourcing directed investment buys
Review and research vendor purchase order submission issues to resolve them
Place purchase orders for a specific drug formulary
Assist buyers with purchase orders during high-volume periods
Assist with project work to meet internal department goals
Resolve non-routine issues escalated from more junior team members
Perform additional assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
3+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, inventory control, warehouse, receiving, or a related field
Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, key stakeholders, partners, and external suppliers
Ability to multitask and meet competing deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel
Knowledge of Oracle or a related inventory management system preferred
For occasional or permanent work from home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence