Trade Relations Manager jobs in South Carolina

About Us:

Palmetto Infusion/AccuRX provides comprehensive ambulatory and home-based infusion services to both acute and chronically ill patients. Our centers care for people by providing patients and their families with a convenient, affordable, and safe place to receive infusion treatments. We strive for more than personal service – always delivering a warm and attentive health care experience that boosts patients’ state-of-mind, improves their health, and quality of life.

At Palmetto Infusion/AccuRX, we believe in creating an experience that goes beyond just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself - a connected group of caretakers who work together to restore health and hope to our patients. We call it The Palmetto Experience, and we believe it's what sets us apart from other employers.

For our employees, The Palmetto Experience means we serve and support people in our purpose to restore health and hope, we build a culture of belonging and collaboration, we deliver on our promise to treat people with respect and empathy, and we strive to embrace change and search for new opportunities.

About the Role:

The Vice President of Procurement and Trade Relations has responsibility for overseeing the company’s purchasing activities, to include negotiating and managing procurement contracts with distributor partners, GPOs and other vendors. The role also includes managing the company’s rebate activities and data agreements, as well as maintaining beneficial relationships with drug manufacturers, and other vendor partners to promote the strategic priorities of Palmetto Infusion. This position ensures that drugs, supplies, DME, and maintenance items are purchased at the best cost and scenario for the company while ensuring these items are available to be dispensed, delivered, or used within the standards of performance and compliance adopted by Palmetto Infusion. The VP of Procurement and Trade Relations is also responsible for maintaining all products and materials as well as ensuring proper inventory controls and reporting.

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• Experience in drug purchasing and familiarity with trade relations in Pharmaceutical Healthcare and GPO knowledge
• 5 years of experience in drug purchasing >$30m and the ability to demonstrate working knowledge of and experience with managing relationships with key industry manufacturers and distributors
• Proficient at partner programs (i.e.: MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to cope with ambiguous, changing environment while under pressure in a calm manner.
• Must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with all members of the Palmetto Infusion/AccuRX team.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and foster strong relationships with direct manufacturers, vendors, and industry partners.
• Accountable for rebate contracting and negotiations with manufacturers and vendors.
• Manages contracting, purchasing, and receiving of all drug product, med‐surg supply, and other necessary materials needed for daily operations.
• Supervises and performs company inventories per policy.
• Assists in the development and launch of new drugs and product lines.
• Works closely with Project Manager to ensure all purchasing agreements are accounted for and housed on the company share drive.
• Facilitates relationships with top vendors and Palmetto Senior Leadership.
• Assists in development of company budget as it pertains to material goods.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Supervision of Inventory and Purchasing Team.

About the Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Ramsey SmartDollar Program
• Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff.

OTHER

All employees must uphold the confidentiality of protected health information and follow all HIPAA policies. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of information may be grounds for immediate termination.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.