Walgreens

Manager, Generic Purchasing

Walgreens$77K — $197K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of data analysis experience in a relevant context; or a High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Advanced Microsoft Access skills, including query modifications and data relationships.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analyses.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for presentations and reports.
  • Intermediate SQL skills for querying databases.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects with effective time management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytic support for forecasting and metric tracking within the Supply Chain.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze data and enhance pharmaceutical contract decisions.
  • Develop insights from various business groups to inform strategic business initiatives.
  • Define business goals and translate them into actionable analytic strategies.
  • Design and implement reporting processes to improve purchasing power and inventory management.
  • Lead projects from conception to execution, ensuring cross-departmental cooperation and benefits tracking.
  • Mentor and develop a team of analysts, enhancing their analytical capabilities and career growth.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to various employee benefits programs.
  • Supportive work culture that encourages cross-functional collaboration.
  • Impactful role with direct influence on business performance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

Supports day to day execution of generic pharmaceutical purchasing to ensure product availability, operational excellence and financial performance. This role will work directly with pharmaceutical suppliers, wholesale partners and internal teams to ensure efficient and flawless execution of product processes and strategies across the network.

Schedule: This position offers remote work.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provides analytic support on forecasting, ordering and metric tracking systems to others within the Supply Chain group.
  • Works cross-functionally across the Pharmacy Purchasing and Supply Chain organization, using data and analytics to provide insight and recommendations that aid in decisions that have significant impact on the business (such as whether pharma contract terms are beneficial to the Walgreens organization).
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of multiple specific business groups in order to create analytic insights for their business and develop appropriate business strategies.
  • Responsible to help define and translate business goals into an analytic strategy that will drive action and support business unit leader(s) objectives
  • Designs periodic and ad hoc reporting and analyses to evaluate, maintain and improve Walgreens purchasing power and/or processes relating to inventory management. Identifies root causes driving undesirable performance and provides quality assurance guidance.
  • Identifies projects, articulates value proposition, identifies systems and processes to be addressed and how, formulates the benefit case, involves the appropriate departments, manages the execution and completion and measures the impact upon implementation. Creates, updates and reviews with management, team work plans and progress.
  • Direct, plan, and maintain the development of internal tools used to increase departmental efficiencies and aid in reporting and analytical capabilities of the department and maintains awareness of best practices.
  • Responsible for providing various ad-hoc data requests to internal and external management teams
  • Demonstrates and develops, using querying applications, fluency among team in accessing information from data sources (i.e. Walgreen Data Warehouse, ADR7, ADR4, EDW, custom departmental applications, Inventory Metrics, etc...). Demonstrates and develops team fluency in using key Office applications (i.e. Excel, Access, and Visual Basic for Applications). Employs necessary steps for validating the accuracy of data and business rules used in analysis.
  • Manage, coach, mentor and develop a team of analysts to deliver analytical insights to business owners and create cross-functional succession plans
  • Provide project management support for business unit's objectives by identifying, executing and tracking benefits of value added projects


External Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions; OR, High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
  • 2 years Pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Advanced level skill in Microsoft Access (for example: modifying default field properties, creating a subform, adding a control button, modifying query criteria and query totals, using conditional formatting and/or viewing data relationships).
  • Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
  • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  • Intermediate level skill in SQL or other querying applications
  • Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
  • Experience communicating both verbally (on phone, one-on-one, to groups) and in writing (emails, letters, reports, presentations) to various audiences (work group, team, company management, external clients).
  • Experience using business analytic skills including facilitating requirements sessions and documenting activity workflows and business requirements.
  • At least 1 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or mathematics or experience with inventory management/supply chain analytics and finance modeling
  • Retail experience
  • Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget.
  • Experience directly managing people including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $77,100 and $197,300 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. This job posting will remain open for 5 days from the job posting date. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

About Walgreens

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services, and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.

Walgreens Careers

Joining Walgreens means becoming part of a team dedicated to inspiring health and well-being across America. As a cornerstone of the community, Walgreens offers unparalleled job opportunities in the retail and healthcare sectors, making it an ideal place for professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Walgreens, every position contributes to our mission of delivering premier health solutions while ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth. Our team members are at the forefront of transforming customer experiences through dedication and expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Embrace the opportunity to lead at Walgreens, where we combine industry expertise with a culture of innovation. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a professional environment where ideas thrive and leadership skills are honed through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs. Engage in Meaningful Work Join a team that values hard work and creativity, where your skills will be enhanced through challenging projects and collaborative team efforts. Walgreens is not just about filling prescriptions—it's about offering solutions that promote healthier communities. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more advanced professional role, Walgreens offers a range of career paths in dynamic business areas. From in-store roles to corporate support, our job opportunities are designed to fit a variety of skills and interests. Internship and Employment Benefits Start your career with a Walgreens internship and gain hands-on experience that paves the way for future employment. Our interns work on real projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial for future success. Full-time team members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts. Invest in Your Career Growth Walgreens is committed to the career development of our employees. We provide resources and training that encourage continuous learning and career advancement. With support for certifications and networking opportunities, team members can expand their professional horizons and achieve their career goals. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the diverse range of hiring opportunities at Walgreens by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to make a significant impact. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Walgreens. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walgreens. At Walgreens, we are excited to see where your ambition takes you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for everyone.
Learn more about Walgreens
Size
202,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$696 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$141.5 billion
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