Walgreens

Senior Category Manager, Generic Pharmacy Purchasing

Walgreens$110K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience in drug product purchasing or 9+ years with a High School diploma
  • 4+ years of experience in cross-functional team collaboration and staff management
  • Proficient in P&L concepts including gross profit margin and operating expenses
  • 4+ years managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts
  • Experience in market analysis and pricing evaluations
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Familiarity with interacting with senior-level executives

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic purchasing within the division by recommending innovative purchasing strategies
  • Oversee implementation of business plans and budgets, ensuring performance goals are met
  • Develop collaborative business plans with vendors and negotiate purchasing strategies
  • Analyze internal and external market research to guide business decisions
  • Translate marketing insights into merchandising strategies for complex categories
  • Ensure quality pharmaceuticals are available and comply with FDA standards
  • Manage vendor contracts and relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee discounts at Walgreens
  • Opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary
Responsible managing the implementation and developing tactics to ensure that Walgreens has access to and favorable pricing of pharmaceuticals, while concurrently ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted supply, for sales through multiple channels. Responsible for managing revenue and overall profits and losses (P&L) for most complex and/or multiple groups of categories. Manages ongoing business through insight-led decision- making, assortment optimization, category marketing, continuous improvement projects and vendor management.

Job Responsibilities
  • Drives the strategic purchasing process within the division. Along with recommending innovative purchasing strategies, distribution methods, packaging concepts for products, and the implementation of off invoice, rebates and service fee programs.
  • Oversees and implements business plans and budgets, including long-range objectives, performance goals and metrics. Champions and leads cross-functional opportunities.
  • Oversees the development of collaborative business plans with strategic, emerging, and global vendors and negotiates innovative purchasing strategies and programs. Ensures all merchandise meets established standards, and consumer and customer complaints, requests, and questions are resolved within guidelines.
  • Oversees and ensures proper analysis and application of internal and external market research information, including IMS data to determine Company direction in designated categories, reasons for share increases/decreases, and plans to grow designated categories.
  • Manages the translation of marketing and consumer insights into innovative assortment merchandising decisions to drive return on most complex categories.
  • Leads the development of procedures to ensure quality pharmaceuticals are available to consumers, subject to
  • FDA approval, and works with the Category Managers and inventory teams to ensure they are distributed and maintained at sufficient inventory levels.
  • Assures the appropriate use of Corporate capital; verifies item exit strategies are in place.
  • Oversees vendor contract negotiation, monitors performance; conducts regular meetings and implements improvement strategies. Works to develop and maintain positive vendor relationships.
  • Endeavors to have a good supply chain from vendors to minimize supply chain interruptions.

External Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years' experience related to in dispensing, handling, researching, producing, purchasing, and/or contracting of FDA approved drug products OR High School/GED and at least 9 years of experience in dispensing, handling, researching, producing, purchasing, and/or contracting of FDA approved drug products
  • At least 4 years' of experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and/or managing staff, to include creating developmental plans.
  • Experience working with P&L concepts, such as revenue, COGS, gross profit margin, operating expenses, and income.
  • At least 4 years' of experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, rebates, terms and conditions, and/or rebates, to include identifying problems and recommending solutions.
  • Experience conducting and guiding analyses of market potential evaluation, pricing, and promotions.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
  • 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 interacting with internal and external senior level executives.
  • At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
  • At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
  • Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or MBA
  • Licensure as an RpH from the recognized state licensing authority
  • Advanced level skill in Microsoft Suite.

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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