Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Develops, negotiates, maintains and updates contracts for Pharmaceutical products and services. Works with the School of Medicine to identify products and services to target for contracting, solicits and evaluates proposals, negotiates contracts, and works to secure benchmarking information. Prepares contract information for distribution, filing and publication. Reports on contract and customer service activities. Participates in contract and customer service strategy sessions. Reviews purchase request documents for policy compliance and appropriateness.

Specific Commodity: Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Supplies & Equipment, contract responsibility is greater than $500,000,000.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Negotiation, RFP development and assessment, supplier relationships, business review meetings, identification and target contracting opportunities, monitor contract utilization, review and assess GPO agreements.
• Purchase Request Document Review: Insure appropriateness of requests, advice departments of cost saving opportunities. Purchase order sign-off authority up to $500,000.
• Reporting: Develop and review spend analysis, prepare and document cost savings, etc.
• Customer Service: Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the various organizations at Washington University in St. Louis. Assists schools and departments with pharmaceutical, medical supply and equipment requirements. Troubleshooting issues as they occur. Reviews terms and conditions documents for external documents as needed.
• Special Projects: Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Not a physically demanding position in terms of lifting; needs high energy for potential long hours.
• Routine travel from office to other university locations and to off-site meetings around St. Louis. 
• Minimal overnight air travel but can happen occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five yearsâ™ experience in purchasing pharmaceutical products, materials management, accounting or other pertinent areas. Five years experience in procurement, contracting or related field, or combination of education and experience to equal eight years of procurement, contracting, business or related field.
• A Pharmacy Technicians License is a plus.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software such as Excel and Word.  
• Knowledge of the WorkDay software tool is a plus.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree and five years or more related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$77,700.00 - $136,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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