What Supplier Relations contributes to Company

Supplier Relations is responsible for providing enhanced relationship management for suppliers that translates into exceptional customer service, including maximizing the supply chain, negotiation of distribution and preferred product agreements, and below the line revenue.

Accountabilities

• Execute directives from Red Oak Sourcing to internal stakeholders including deal buys, switches and ad-hoc reporting
• Collaboratively work cross-functionally with other internal Company teams to strategically drive process efficiencies and customer service levels
• Maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of generic manufacturers through continuous communication, problem solving, and collaboration
• Coordinate and lead monthly calls with manufacturers to review service level metrics, supply information and key initiatives to ensure deliverables are being met
• Manage and monitor supply disrupted items to creatively produce alternative solutions and improve service levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related degree
• 3-4 years of experience in a related field
• Experience with sourcing ideas, inventory management and supply chain  
• Strong Business Objects and Access experience
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at all levels of technical ability and expertise
• Pharmaceutical industry experience

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.