Manager, Cell & Gene Sourcing

Cencora•Conshohocken, PA

3d•$94,500 - $148,060

About The Position

The Manager, Cell and Gene Sourcing is responsible for managing the business relationship between Cencora and its cell and gene therapy suppliers. The role works directly with outside pharmaceutical suppliers on policies, issues, and profitability; negotiates contracts; establishes sourcing relationships; manages customer-related programs; and helps resolve issues in the trading relationship. The manager collaborates with internal teams—including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Credit, Customer Service, and Procurement—to promote Cencora’s interests and evaluate process improvements related to cell and gene therapy. The role manages trade affairs with key strategic suppliers, negotiates business agreements, addresses disputes, represents Cencora favorably with suppliers, and supports business development and educational activities. It also manages contracting programs intended to increase value for Cencora and its customers.

Requirements

Broad training in business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or a similar field, generally obtained through a four-year bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience in account management, sales, project management, category management, or a related field.
Outstanding knowledge of products, suppliers, product relationships, and industry trends.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to collaborate across the organization and manage multiple projects of diverse scope in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to handle confrontational issues positively.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent negotiating skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to implement processes that result in satisfactory audit practices.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Manage business relationships between Cencora and cell and gene therapy suppliers.
Work with pharmaceutical suppliers on policies, issues, and profitability.
Negotiate contracts and business agreements, establish sourcing relationships, and manage customer-related programs.
Resolve issues related to supplier trading relationships and settle supplier disputes.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Credit, Customer Service, and Procurement teams to promote Cencora’s interests and evaluate process improvements.
Represent Cencora favorably with suppliers and advocate for Cencora’s interests regarding supplier actions and policies.
Support business development and educational activities for assigned suppliers.
Manage contracting programs that increase value for Cencora and its customers.