What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procure-to-Pay Senior Analyst (Express Scripts) position at The Cigna Group?
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POSITION SUMMARY
Delivers professional activities in the Supply Chain job family with a focus on Procure-to-Pay. Provides support in product/service sourcing, supplier selection, and order processing. Contributes to larger projects and process improvement. Makes suggestions for vendor selection and provides feedback for supplier performance management. Applies standard techniques and procedures to routine instructions that require professional knowledge in specialist areas. Provides standard professional advice and creates initial reports/analyses for review.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage day to day purchasing activities by reviewing historical demand, analyzing inventory levels and patient needs. Work with pharmacy operations to establish product/service requirements. Order pharmaceuticals for the pharmacy based of drug inventory requirements. Maintain and verify drug inventory controls are at a level to meet customer demands. Assist the call center management with customer issues and communications when drugs are out of stock. Work with internal customers to understand trends; identify opportunities to optimize inventory & service levels; ensure drug out of stocks are minimized; assist in root cause analysis and corrective action. Communicate with all levels of management and both internal and external customer base and possess solid follow through skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet daily deadlines. Possess solid written and verbal communication skill. Special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational skills and complex problem solving skills.
- Strong math skills.
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage heavy workload.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Contracting experience preferred.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Procure – to - Pay Group is crucial to achieving our mission of helping to achieve a more sustainable health care system and better health for all. Members of this team are indirectly on the front line every day – interacting with operations members, strategizing on improvements and efficiencies, and supporting the millions of prescriptions that come through our world-class pharmacies and distribution facilities across the country.
ABOUT EXPRESS SCRIPTS
At Express Scripts, we dare to imagine a better health care system, and we’re driven to make it happen. Where some see obstacles, we see possibilities. We’re challengers, difference-makers and opportunity-seekers, united with our partners in pursuit of a simpler, more sustainable system and better health for all.
We have always acted first to take on the toughest challenges. We uniquely partner across the health care ecosystem to uncover opportunities, take action, advance health care and deliver better outcomes – like no one else can. We believe health care can do more. We are Champions For BetterSM.
Express Scripts, part of Cigna Corporation, unlocks new value in pharmacy, medical and beyond to further total health for all.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.
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