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Close Director, Generic Pharmaceutical Purchasing Apply Today Company Rite Aid Shift Day Job Type Full time Requisition JR041567 Last Updated 2024-09-17 Department Pharmacy Marketing Job Locations Remote- United States Job Summary The primary purpose of this position is to manage all purchasing and forecasting functions of the Pharmacy Purchasing department to maximize gross profits on pharmaceutical products. This position oversees all aspects of generic pharmaceutical purchasing including but not limited to item integrity, analytics, replenishment, and inventory management. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes. Job Responsibilities •Oversee analysis of purchasing generic pharmaceutical products sold in the to protect and grow gross profit margin. •Manage generic pharmaceutical replenishment, trend management, preferred and non-preferred purchasing, minimize non-preferred purchasing, sub-table management and inventory sequestration management to ensure products follow appropriate hierarchy. •Oversee item integrity of corporate drug system, forecasting models to support new generic launches and recall information is accurate and timely ensuring products are available when needed and priced correctly as it relates to generic pharmaceuticals. •Manage the compendia provider relationship, ensuring timely data receipt and accuracy of data. •Oversee generic pharmaceutical inventory management to balance inventory dollars and availability. •Continuously monitor generic pricing and use findings to reduce cost of goods. •Evaluate all newly introduced generics concerning cost and gross profit opportunities; work with generic vendors to obtain the best deal to yield the best gross profit. •Determine the distribution and/or stocking levels for generic products recently introduced into the market. •Communicate with internal stakeholders to inform them of the generic market and the Pharmacy Purchasing department’s distribution and stocking decisions. •Monitor and manage the department's performance to maximize profits, minimize losses, and ensure all rebates are billed and accrued in a timely manner. qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Education Level GED Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Area of Specialization Pharmacy, Accounting or Business Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Pharmacy LICENCES/CERTIFICATIONS Not Applicable WORK EXPERIENCE in Purchasing/sourcing experience related to forecasting, analysis and procurement why rite aid

If you want to make a difference, Rite Aid is the right place.

While Rite Aid is big, it still feels small — you and your work are never lost in the crowd. You know the leaders, and they recognize your impact. Teams are tightly knit and agile. Small groups, courageous enough to meet our goals in new ways. You can take your work, your team, or your business to the next level without being slowed down by a ton of process or layers of approval. For anyone with intent to grow, you can reinvent yourself in a new role or take on a new challenge while helping us reinvent Rite Aid and innovate our industry.

Wherever you work in the Rite Aid family, your diverse perspectives and fierce commitment enable us to deliver on the promise of ’whole health for life’ for communities around our country.

And that makes the biggest difference of all.

Rite Aid is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans each day.

Through our RxEvolution strategy, Rite Aid is re-imagining the neighborhood pharmacy as a destination for total health and wellness – the place where traditional medicine and alternative therapies come together in perfect harmony.

We believe in the power of pharmacy to provide trusted and accessible care that helps our customers go beyond healthy and get thriving. An essential part of our RxEvolution includes empowering our pharmacists to engage more with customers – while also updating our product mix to favor better-for-you and free-from options that our customers value.

Rite Aid Corporation is also proud to be one of the nation's leading drugstore chains. With approximately 2,500 stores in 19 states, we have a strong presence on both the East and West Coasts, employing more than 51,000 associates.

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