Procurement Professional II - Remote

Essential Functions
Note: The essential duties and primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the incumbent’s performance objectives as outlined by the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or manager.

1. Create and manage purchase orders for wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors, ensuring pricing accuracy and timely submission.
2. Monitor inventory levels and usage trends to maintain optimal stock availability and trigger replenishment as needed.
3. Review and reconcile pricing, invoices, and receipts; collaborate with receiving and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
4. Conduct ongoing price monitoring and adjust pricing in the system when increases or changes occur.
5. Manage vendor relationships, including obtaining fulfillment updates, expediting delayed orders, and sourcing alternatives when needed.
6. Run and review weekly open order, back-order, and usage reports to identify shortages or potential supply gaps.
7. Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure proper system alignment.
8. Support price and contract negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing, terms, and rebates.
9. Set up and activate new products, including created NDC entries and coordinating availability for fulfillment systems.
10. Respond to internal inquiries from call center and operational teams regarding product availability, ordering timelines, and new item setup.
11. Assist in maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance within procurement processes and documentation.

Marginal or Additional Functions

1. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent to support daily operations.

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibility

• This role does not include supervisory and managerial responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education, Licensure or Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred.

Work Experience or Related Experience

• 2 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or wholesale environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Great Plains, and advanced Excel skills.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to analyze data, track trends, and make informed purchasing decisions
• Negotiation skills and vendor management experience
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to procurement processes
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
• Customer focused mindset is needed

Equipment
• Working knowledge of a PC, business and communications software (MS Office) and web-based tools are required.

Travel Requirements and Conditions

• Travel is not required.

Work Environment, Conditions and Demands

• Work is performed in a remote home or office environment.

Physical Requirements and Demands
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described.

• This position requires a high level of work performed at a computer terminal with multiple monitors.
• Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment.

Additional Position Information
• No additional information is applicable.