Vendor Partner Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Are you ready to join an enthusiastic team of professionals working to support community pharmacies across the country? American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) is one of the largest independent pharmacy cooperatives in the United States. Along with its distribution subsidiary, API Warehouse, the company supports thousands of independent pharmacy owners, helping them thrive in a competitive healthcare market.

Position: Vendor Partner Manager

Location: Scottsboro, Alabama (Hybrid/Remote options available)

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and relationship driven Vendor Partner Manager to lead vendor engagement and contract management initiatives on assigned business segments. This role is pivotal in optimizing procurement strategies, enhancing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company standards to deliver significant value for the benefit of independent pharmacies.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, wholesalers and service vendors to ensure optimal value for AAP members.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead the negotiation, execution, and oversight of contracts with assigned vendor categories, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with obligations therein.
• Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess vendor performance against agreed upon service levels and key performance indicators, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Strategic Sourcing: Identify and evaluate new vendor opportunities to expand AAPs portfolio, enhancing competitive advantage and member satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal and external teams including finance, sales and operations, to align vendor strategies with organizational goals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all vendor activities and contracts adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics to inform decision making, track savings, and provide regular reports to stakeholders on vendor performance and contract outcomes.
• Travel: Attend key industry trade events and meetings as required.
• Other: Additional assignments as requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree preferred but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in vendor management, contract negotiation, or supply chain roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Skills:
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in contract management software and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with GPO operations and independent pharmacy networks
• Familiarity with pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy services administrative organizations
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the operational efficiency and financial performance of independent pharmacies through strategic vendor partnerships. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for optimizing healthcare supply opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

This job description is not all-inclusive. In addition, AAP reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. AAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submitting an online application is a pre-screening application only and candidates may be required to complete a full application and additional pre-employment screenings (as needed) prior to being offered an employment opportunity.