Sr. Director, Pricing and Purchasing (Pharma)

McKesson • Irving, TX

407d • $152,000 - $253,400 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director of Pricing and Purchasing at McKesson is a leadership role responsible for managing manufacturer relationships, designing and implementing pricing strategies, and developing a team to execute channel strategies. This position plays a critical role in enhancing the company's competitive positioning and value proposition in the pharmaceutical distribution market.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience, typically requires 13+ years of professional experience.
• 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills.
• Experience in generics and pharmaceutical purchasing.
• 6+ years pricing experience in the secondary market.
• Solid understanding of primary and secondary wholesaler distributors.
• People-savvy collaborator with confidence to manage stakeholders and influence executive-level audience.

Nice To Haves

• Primary pharmaceutical distribution experience highly encouraged.
• Enjoy handling shifting priorities and meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking, analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Ability to act independently with sound business judgement.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Vendor sourcing and management experience.
• Knowledge of company products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct pricing and purchasing team to deliver against BU strategy and financial targets.
• Evaluate trends in pricing and channel GP capture to maximize profitability across sales channels.
• Assess campaigns for effectiveness and provide guidance to maximize outcomes.
• Evaluate competitive intelligence and product performance to optimize margin capture.
• Work with Generics Analytics and other partners to develop and execute dynamic pricing models.
• Implement inventory allocation logic for best-in-class customer experience.
• Serve as accountable leader for resuming direct sourcing with supplier partners.
• Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with Manufacturers.
• Attend industry functions to meet with business partners.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the enterprise to execute strategic priorities.
• Develop, coach, and manage team for continuous growth and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay and potential bonuses.
• Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees