Procure-to-Pay Manager- Express Scripts

Company: Cigna
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Owns the output of a single work area within Procure-to-Pay and leads a team of Procure-to-Pay job family roles. Manages procurement and purchasing efforts to implement short term and strategic goals to improve on-time delivery, cost reduction and quality of all assigned products, supplies, materials and services. Sets priorities, manages budgets and cost projections, and helps determine operational procedures. Monitors productivity and achievement against goals and targets, reviews and approves procurement recommendations and actions. Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge but is guided by functional practices and defined management precedents. Focuses on implementing and executing strategies primarily within own department/discipline/team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and develop staff to leverage purchasing expertise and service internal customers across the company to ensure an uninterrupted source of supply at optimal costs.
• Develop a superior working relationship with assigned suppliers along with key individuals and groups within Express Scripts.
• Develop and execute improvement priorities and cost savings initiatives
• Represent department on assigned teams and promote procurement expertise and services to internal customers.
• Develop and manage departmental and team work plans that tie directly to corporate work plans and objectives. Develop and track metrics to measure results.
• Manage special projects as assigned in support of overall drug sourcing initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or 6-10 years' work experience (recommended)
• Five+ years relevant PBM experience (preferred)
• Prior management/leadership experience of increasing responsibility (preferred)
• PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Good organizational ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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