Purchasing Analyst
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of AmericaGuardian Pharmacy is a fast-growing company seeking top talent.
We are looking for a team member to join our fast-paced, growing team.
We need someone who understands the importance of our challenges, and also has the drive to make an impact as we achieve our goals.
Provide financial analysis and oversight for company-wide vendors, ensuring best pricing, terms and service.
Manage Guardian warehouse functions; relationship, inventory levels, ordering.
Monitor compliance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for pharmacies and identify areas of focus/opportunity.
Attributes Required:
o Intelligence - problem solver, high achiever, good judgment, strategic thinker, creative, quick learner.
o Internal Drive - takes initiative and is able to work to deadlines, has a desire to excel, won't settle for mediocrity, has a strong work ethic and personal accountability.
o Interpersonal Skills - people skills, ability to work both in a team and independently, has an appropriate ego and confidence, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Negotiation Skills - Talent in negotiating with vendors; is energized by the challenge of reducing costs, improving efficiency and increasing the bottom lineEssential job functions (include the following):
Drug Purchasingo Provide financial analysis to maximize buying opportunities while ensuring best use of capital.
o Monitor economic market events/provide analysis to take advantage of buying opportunities.
o Oversee pharmacy purchasing metrics (WAC compliance, missed opportunities, generic compliance, wholesaler compliance, turns, etc.
) and provide analysis and guidance for training objectives.
o Purchasing portal administrator - monitor activity, new account set-ups, recurring reports, ongoing maintenance.
Liaison between vendor and pharmacy end users.
o Manage 3PL functions; ordering, manage inventory levels and drug spend forecast at the 3PL, manage warehouse catalog updates.
o Assist on drug purchasing and reimbursement analytics projects.
o Monitor purchasing dashboard activity and provide analysis for future enhancements.
Train end users.
Wholesaler/Generic Relationshipso Manage wholesaler rebate reconciliation.
o Assess buy-in opportunities, including analysis, direction and communicationo Manage short-dated program, including communication of opportunities to field.
Non-Drug Purchasingo Provide data analysis and prioritize negotiations based on potential savings.
o Communicate contract pricing & procedure updates to end users.
Othero Manage Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) complianceo Assist with quarter end duties as assigned (journal entries, inventory, reconciliations, etc.
)o Provide review of selected A/P payments for reasonableness.
o Travel as needed to support pharmacieso Provide guidance and training to pharmacy start-up managers and explain procedures for purchasing and other business services.
o Assist with special projects as needed.
Education and/or Certifications:
o Bachelor's Degree Required - Finance, Accounting or a related disciplineSkills and
Qualifications:
o 5
years of related experience preferredo Advanced Excel skills requiredo Strong problem-solving and analytical skillso Ability to work to short deadlineso Must have proven experience of pro-actively evaluating processes and systems to recommend more efficiency improvements.
o Must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office.
o Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
o Ability to work in a team environment required.
o Healthcare experience a plus.
Work Environment:
o Requires up to 30% travel, by air and groundo Ability to work occasional flexible hoursFull-Time employees working 30
hours per week are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and supplemental life insurance, and PTO.
All employees are eligible to enroll in our company matched 401(k) plan.
Recommended Skills Analytical Creativity Curiosity Data Analysis Economy Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are looking for a team member to join our fast-paced, growing team.
We need someone who understands the importance of our challenges, and also has the drive to make an impact as we achieve our goals.
Provide financial analysis and oversight for company-wide vendors, ensuring best pricing, terms and service.
Manage Guardian warehouse functions; relationship, inventory levels, ordering.
Monitor compliance and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for pharmacies and identify areas of focus/opportunity.
Attributes Required:
o Intelligence - problem solver, high achiever, good judgment, strategic thinker, creative, quick learner.
o Internal Drive - takes initiative and is able to work to deadlines, has a desire to excel, won't settle for mediocrity, has a strong work ethic and personal accountability.
o Interpersonal Skills - people skills, ability to work both in a team and independently, has an appropriate ego and confidence, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Negotiation Skills - Talent in negotiating with vendors; is energized by the challenge of reducing costs, improving efficiency and increasing the bottom lineEssential job functions (include the following):
Drug Purchasingo Provide financial analysis to maximize buying opportunities while ensuring best use of capital.
o Monitor economic market events/provide analysis to take advantage of buying opportunities.
o Oversee pharmacy purchasing metrics (WAC compliance, missed opportunities, generic compliance, wholesaler compliance, turns, etc.
) and provide analysis and guidance for training objectives.
o Purchasing portal administrator - monitor activity, new account set-ups, recurring reports, ongoing maintenance.
Liaison between vendor and pharmacy end users.
o Manage 3PL functions; ordering, manage inventory levels and drug spend forecast at the 3PL, manage warehouse catalog updates.
o Assist on drug purchasing and reimbursement analytics projects.
o Monitor purchasing dashboard activity and provide analysis for future enhancements.
Train end users.
Wholesaler/Generic Relationshipso Manage wholesaler rebate reconciliation.
o Assess buy-in opportunities, including analysis, direction and communicationo Manage short-dated program, including communication of opportunities to field.
Non-Drug Purchasingo Provide data analysis and prioritize negotiations based on potential savings.
o Communicate contract pricing & procedure updates to end users.
Othero Manage Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) complianceo Assist with quarter end duties as assigned (journal entries, inventory, reconciliations, etc.
)o Provide review of selected A/P payments for reasonableness.
o Travel as needed to support pharmacieso Provide guidance and training to pharmacy start-up managers and explain procedures for purchasing and other business services.
o Assist with special projects as needed.
Education and/or Certifications:
o Bachelor's Degree Required - Finance, Accounting or a related disciplineSkills and
Qualifications:
o 5
years of related experience preferredo Advanced Excel skills requiredo Strong problem-solving and analytical skillso Ability to work to short deadlineso Must have proven experience of pro-actively evaluating processes and systems to recommend more efficiency improvements.
o Must possess a strong working knowledge of MS Office.
o Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
o Ability to work in a team environment required.
o Healthcare experience a plus.
Work Environment:
o Requires up to 30% travel, by air and groundo Ability to work occasional flexible hoursFull-Time employees working 30
hours per week are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and supplemental life insurance, and PTO.
All employees are eligible to enroll in our company matched 401(k) plan.
Recommended Skills Analytical Creativity Curiosity Data Analysis Economy Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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