Pharmaceutical Buyer - 10X Recruiting Partners
Remote, MS
About the Job
Senior Buyer--Pharmaceuticals (Remote)
Personal Attributes required for this Job (see list for explanations):
Communication Thoroughness
Interpersonal Awareness Independence
Strategic Influencing Results Driven
Team Player and Individual working Time Management
Adaptability Initiative
Flexibility Critical Information-Seeking
Efficiency Orientation Concern for Standards
Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Responsibilities:
Act as a liaison between the department and SVP
Build direct accounts with manufacturers.
Ensure Key Account Managers are buying at the best price available.
Ensure access to new drugs to the market.
Maintain Supplier relationships.
Bring in new pharmaceutical suppliers.
Acquire management approval for departmental decisions.
Verify work of Procurement Coordinators regularly; ensure employee adherence to company standards regarding the Procurement process.
Ensure employees are utilizing double-check procedures per company Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain departmental employee work schedule; including communicating with Operations
Manager on the monitoring of employees’ weekly hours worked.
Assign tasks and projects; organize departmental activities to maintain workflow.
Assist Management with annual employee evaluations.
Any other duties assigned by your Manager.
Qualifications and Experience Needed:
Three years in Pharmaceutical Procurement (finished product as opposed to API)
Two years or more experience in management or supervision.
Experience in wholesale procurement of FDA approved drugs on the open market.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with COA, COO, and COC
Ability to multitask.
Attention to detail; organizational skills.
Self-starter with ability to work independently.
Forward-thinking and open-minded.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Adaptability and versatility in a dynamic environment.
Ability to effectively work in a team environment while maintaining group morale and mutual respect.