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CORP H&W/PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

AT Kroger
Kroger

CORP H&W/PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop and execute strategies for prescription drug purchasing to support retail pharmacy operations and Peyton facilities, ensuring the products are procured at an aggressive and competitive cost. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist Director of Pharmacy Procurement in the management of the overall pharmacy procurement process including writing purchase orders and coordinating the inbound deliveries and daily priorities for Peyton warehouse facilities
  • Ability to independently travel to 1-2 Peyton warehouses annually
  • Manage Price Protection process and claims generation, approximately $1million per period income
  • Manage the Failure to Supply (FTS) invoicing and claim collection process, approximately $500,000 per period income
  • Manage usage requests from Econdisc team
  • Set up and add new items and new vendors to the Peyton s purchasing system
  • Develop and enhance relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers both brand and generic
  • Maintain and distribute Health & Wellness Procurement weekly, period, quarterly and annual reports
  • Handle Recalls including follow up with distribution centers
  • Maintain and update the Procurement BCP (Business Continuity Plan)
  • Manage the certificates of insurance, DEA & State licenses for all direct pharmacy vendors
  • Maintain and distribute Peyton DEA and State Licenses to all direct pharmacy vendors upon renewal
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in procurement functions
  • Experience in Retail Pharmacy
  • Familiarity with or ability to learn and utilize Peyton purchasing systems and Business Objects
  • Ability to work and travel independently, must plan and organize work and follow through to completion in an accurate and efficient manner
  • Ability to recognize and set priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Client-provided location(s): Cincinnati, OH, USA
Job ID: kroger-97960
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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