Senior Consultant – Pharmacy Procurement

• Identify cost and quality opportunities across mid-level complex pharmacy procurement categories
• Support Pharmacy Managers and develop medication sourcing strategies for Ohio Health Pharmacy operations system-wide
• Collaborate with pharmacy stakeholders to understand requirements
• Support operationalization of supplier agreements with Category Management
• Provide strategic decision support and recommendations to optimize contract compliance and medication spend
• Maintain supply chain integrity and evaluate workflows for regulatory, safety, recall and product chain-of-custody risks
• Support category strategies and opportunity assessments
• Recommend sourcing plans using contracting, competitive bidding, value analysis and financial analysis
• Aggregate and analyze enterprise usage and service usage patterns to identify waste and cost savings
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal clients to improve integrated processes
• Coordinate committee activities and cross-functional standardization initiatives
• Benchmark and implement supply chain best practices
• Provide category and contracting status reports
• Build relationships with internal customers, supply chain colleagues, process partners and suppliers
• Implement assigned sourcing and supplier performance strategies and deliver value creation
• Assist with specifications, statements of work, performance terms and acceptance criteria
• Lead stakeholders through data-driven sourcing initiatives, market and competitive analysis, leverage creation and negotiations
• Advocate and enforce competitive bidding and supplier competition policies
• Optimize service specifications and influence adherence to policies and spend optimization practices
• Manage vendor and item data accuracy and system builds
• Complete project trackers, savings quantification and status updates
• Guide match exception resolution
• Ensure contracts are up to date

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, operations research, materials management, supply chain management, economics or related discipline (Required)
• 3–6 years of progressive RF(x), sourcing, negotiating and contracting experience
• Extensive experience developing and executing strategic sourcing plans
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within agreed-upon time frames in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and collaboratively
• Moderate to advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, business case development and ERP systems
• Certified Pharmacy Technician License – Ohio Board of Pharmacy

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in data analysis and financial assessment to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings.

• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Data Analysis
• Supplier Management
• RF(x) Experience

• Strategic Sourcing Plans
• Contracting
• Competitive Bidding
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Workflow Evaluation
• Supply Chain Integrity
• Cost Savings Identification
• Market Analysis
• Vendor Management

• Organizational Skills
• Follow-Up Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Collaborative Work
• Prioritization

• Certified Pharmacy Technician License

• Pharmacy Procurement
• Medication Sourcing
• Supply Chain Best Practices
• Regulatory Compliance
• Product Chain-of-Custody

• Excel
• Power Point
• ERP Systems