Procure-to-Pay Buyer - Express Scripts - Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY

The Procure-to-Pay Buyer is responsible for purchasing pharmaceutical and medical supply items for the Pharmacy. You would exercise independent judgement and critical thinking within the company guidelines. Maintain adequate inventory levels needed to meet service level needs and contractual requirements. You are indirectly on the front line every day – interacting with operations members, strategizing on improvements and efficiencies, and supporting more than one million prescriptions that come through our world-class pharmacies and distribution facilities across the country.

This position is in office aligned and will require the flexibility to perform onsite 3 days per week at the designated facility.

Primary Functions

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities by reviewing reports, maintaining and verifying inventory are at a level to meet customer demands.
• Work with internal/external customers to understand trends; identify opportunities to optimize inventory & service levels; assist in root cause analysis and corrective action; ensure product shortages are minimized.
• Communicate with all levels of management, possess solid follow through skills; written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks, and meet daily deadlines
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3 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 issues 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.