Category Manager I, GRx Sourcing

Conshohocken, PA, United States

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What you will be doing The Category Manager I, GRx Sourcing is responsible for managing a category of generic pharmaceutical products as well as the business relationship between Cencora and the respective product suppliers. This role is a division within Cencora's Strategic Global Sourcing (SGS) Team.

Work directly with outside generic pharmaceutical suppliers as it relates to sourcing/contracting, supply of medicines, and pricing, among other strategic initiatives.

Negotiate distribution service related agreements with suppliers and settle disputes and/or issues as they arise.

Has the ability to build meaningful, strategic relationships with suppliers and can contribute toward Cencora's culture of "Best In Class Sourcing"

Collaborates with internal stakeholders such as: Sales & Marketing, AP, Finance, Legal and other Procurement entities (including Replenishment Operations) in order to promote the best interests of Cencora and our customers.

Represents and positions Cencora favorably with suppliers and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.

Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances and promotional activities for the assigned suppliers.

Manages several contracting programs resulting in increased value for both Cencora and its customers.

Represent Cencora in a professional manner at all times.

Performs ad-hoc duties as assigned.

What your background should look like Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of three (3) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Outstanding knowledge of product and supplier base, product relationships and industry trends

Working knowledge of sales, purchasing, supply chain management and/or inventory management principles and methodologies

Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively across the organization and manage multiple projects of various diverse scope in a cross-functional environment

Ability to deal with confrontational issues in a positive manner

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Excellent negotiating skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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Schedule Full time Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Sourcing LLC Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected] . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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