Director, Contract Services – Pharmacy
Vizient, Inc
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $117,600 - $206,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide contracting and sourcing expertise while leading a team of portfolio executives to enhance supplier relationships and member value.
- Negotiate agreements with Brand & Vaccine pharmaceutical manufacturers.
- Lead, expand, and develop program strategies, process improvement initiatives, new relationships, and build an advantaged portfolio.
- Manage and negotiate a large portfolio of pharmaceutical, vaccine, services, and technology agreements, including renegotiations, renewals and extensions.
- Accountable for actively engaging in negotiations with suppliers on a regular basis and continuing to drive for additional value.
- Collaborate and align with committees, peers, councils and key stakeholders to drive additional value.
- Execute on business strategies and negotiation strategies set by manager.
- Manage business unit reports and finance reports.
- Develop and mentor team members (direct and non-direct reports).
- Review and identify categories for clinical innovation and new business opportunities.
- Manage the team and contracts to Company compliance standards.
Requirements
- Pharmacy/PharmD required
- Master’s in business is a plus
- 7 or more years of experience required
- Experience in a pharmacy sourcing and/or supply chain management strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PP) required
- Must possess strong leadership skills
- Willingness to travel.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
pharmacysourcingsupply chain managementnegotiationprocess improvementcontract managementclinical innovationbusiness strategyfinance reportingportfolio management
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationteam managementstakeholder engagementvalue creationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship building
Certifications
PharmDMaster’s in business