The Senior Director, Purchasing & Trade is responsible for leading pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management, and buying strategy for the Amerita business.  This role drives gross profit optimization through disciplined purchasing decisions, supplier strategy, and inventory control while ensuring consistent product availability and regulatory compliance.

This position leads a small, centralized purchasing team and partners closely with pharmacy operations, finance, and clinical leadership to align purchasing decisions with margin, growth, and patient care objectives.

This is a Remote opportunity. Applicants can reside anywhere within the Continental USA.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours per business needs

Travel: 20%

Benefits and perks for You!    

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement   
• 401(k) 
• Company Paid Time Off*
• Shift Differential 
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs 

• Develops and executes buying strategies to maximize gross profit, including sourcing decisions, product selection, and purchase timing
• Optimizes cost of goods through adherence to contracts, formularies, and strategic sourcing approaches
• Identifies and captures margin opportunities driven by market dynamics (e.g., shortages, price shifts, alternative sourcing)
• Oversees purchasing execution, including ordering, replenishment, and allocation decisions
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels across infusion pharmacies, balancing availability, inventory turns, and waste reduction
• Monitors inventory performance, including variances, expirations, and obsolescence
• Manages relationships with wholesalers, manufacturers, and GPO partners to ensure supply continuity and competitive pricing
• Supports negotiation and execution of purchasing agreements and trade terms
• Aligns purchasing strategy with broader supplier and trade initiatives
• Proactively manages drug shortages, backorders, and recalls
• Develops contingency sourcing strategies to ensure continuity of infusion therapies
• Monitors supply chain risks and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly
• Ensures strong inventory controls, doumentation, and accuracy across all locations
• Supports regulatory compliance, including controlled substances and supply chain requirements
• Partners with finance, compliance, and audit teams on inventory-related reviews and remediation
• Leverages purchasing and inventory data to drive cost savings and performance improvement
• Establishes and monitor key metrics (inventory turns, fill rates, COGS, shrink)
• Identifies trends and opportunities to improve margin and operational efficiency
• Leads and develops a small purchasing team, setting clear expectations and accountability
• Drives performance through structured goals, metrics, and continuous improvement
• Fosters a culture of ownership, urgency, and operational discipline
• Partners closely with:
  • Pharmacy operations (inventory planning, demand alignment)
  • Finance (COGS and gross profit performance)
  • Clinical leadership (formulary adherence and product selection)
• Ensures purchasing strategies are aligned across clinical, operational, and financial priorities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain
• Experience managing vendor relationships and executing purchasing strategies
• Strong analytical and financial acumen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in infusion, specialty pharmacy, or healthcare supply chain
• Knowledge of drug pricing dynamics, wholesaler agreements, and GPO structures
• Experience leading teams in a multi-site environment
• Experience supporting audits, compliance initiatives, or internal controls.
• Knowledge of pharmacy inventory systems and ERP platforms.
• Prior exposure to loss prevention, inventory security, or controlled substance processes.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute purchasing strategies that drive margin and long-term value
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of cost drivers, COGS, and gross profit optimization
• Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Ability to act quickly on supply disruptions, shortages, and market changes
• Analytical Skills: Uses data to identify trends, drive performance, and inform buying decisions
• Vendor Management & Negotiation: Builds strong supplier relationships and supports favorable terms
• Operational Discipline: Ensures consistency, accuracy, and adherence to inventory and purchasing controls
• Leadership & Team Development: Leads a small team with clear accountability and performance expectations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effectively partners across operations, finance, and clinical teams
• Compliance Mindset: Maintains adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls
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Work Environment

• Office based role requiring occasional travel to pharmacy locations nationwide
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to support pharmacies
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