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The Cigna Group Procure-to-Pay Senior Buyer - Express Scripts - Hybrid in Tempe, Arizona
SUMMARY
The Procure-to-Pay Lead Analyst’s primary responsibility is to maintain adequate inventory levels needed to meet service level needs and contractual requirements across multiple pharmacies. This position develops competence by performing structured work assignments; interprets existing procedures to solve standard and complex problems with limited instruction, guidance and/or direction from others. Proficiency in this role requires exercising independent judgment and critical thinking within the company guidelines while maintaining a professional presents to both internal and external customer base.
This position is in office aligned and will require the flexibility to perform onsite 3 days per week at one of the following facilities:
Florence, NJ
St. Louis, MO
Tempe, AZ
Whitestown, IN
Primary Functions
Manage day-to-day purchasing activities by reviewing historical demand and analyzing inventory levels across multiple pharmacies.
Possess a proactive and strategic mindset in working with suppliers to order pharmaceuticals for a given pharmacy based on medication inventory requirements to meet customer demands.
Effectively build internal and external relationships to establish and meet product/service requirements to minimize ‘low inventory’ situations.
Engage with internal partners and represent purchasing for a specific site, as needed, to support and solve for customer issues and communications when medication is out of stock.
Productively collaborate with internal and external customers to understand trends; identify opportunities to optimize inventory & service levels; ensure medication out of stocks are minimized; engage in root cause analysis and corrective action.
Act as a primary contact for an assigned supplier portfolio and communicate effectively with internal and external partners on cross functional meetings and initiatives, as needed.
Communicate clearly with all levels of management including but not limited to internal and external customer base.
Possess solid follow through skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Ability to effectively train, provide guidance to team members, when needed, and act as a mentor to Sr. Analysts (Buyers) on team.
Special projects as needed.
Key Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
4+ years relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement or closely related field
Proficient using MS Office software; Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Knowledge of Oracle or similar inventory management system preferred
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and manage supplier relations and overall understanding of contract terminology and the contracting process.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners in a professional and ethical manner.
Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve issue in a timely and efficient manner
Strong communication (oral and written) and organization skills
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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