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McKesson Provider Technologies delivers comprehensive solutions with the power to change the way healthcare is provided. Our capabilities extend beyond healthcare IT software to include automation and robotics, business process re-engineering, analytics and other services that connect healthcare providers, physicians, payors and patients across all care settings. Over 50 percent of U.S. hospitals use our solutions on a daily basis. We're also a leader in solutions that manage complex financial information and optimize resources and supply chain management. Ultimately, we're helping the system run smoother so that healthcare works for all of us.

Current Need

The Business Analyst for Technology Delivery will be responsible for leading revenue forecasting (including report development, processes and analyses), analyzing actual revenues versus forecasted revenues as well as conducting needed follow-up, performing revenue backlog analysis, compiling hardware resale metrics trending, and close activities assistance. This individual will also be responsible for working across multiple organizations to attain the desired business objectives, as well as providing desk support for Delivery Managers and Management teams during time sensitive monthly operational activities. This position will require the usage of various systems and data to resolve business issues in the most efficient and productive manner. The ideal candidate will help plan, design, and make recommendations to improve the overall business processes of the Technology Delivery teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be required. Employee will often work without direct supervision and have an ability to manage/prioritize tasks/responsibilities efficiently, seeking guidance from management if needed.

Position Description

Responsible for commercial contract issues, negotiations and/or administration of licensing agreements including renewal, new business, invoicing, credit holds, receivable issues and consolidations. Verifies all aspects of the order, including pricing to ensure conformance with company policy while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and responsiveness. Anticipates problems and initiates actions to ensure customer orders are processed efficiently.

Minimum Requirements

5+ years contract administration experience

Additional Knowledge & Skills

*Finance, Management, or Business Administration Degree

*Proficiency in Excel, Access and Word required

*Knowledge of SAP and FOCUS Systems Desired

*Knowledge of Business Objects Desired

* MBA or CPA preferred

* 3-5 years experience in Finance and/or Operations Organization

Education

4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Provider Technologies, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers.

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429910-Atlanta-Contracts
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, McKesson Medical-Surgical is the leading distributor of medical-surgical supplies, equipment and supply chain solution services. We're also a technological leader in the industry, developing products and services that improve processes and enhance quality and efficiency. We have 25 distribution centers across the country, employing more than 4,000 associates. We stock and distribute over 150,000 products and serve more than 85,000 customers. We're proud to be the only national distributor serving the entire continuum of healthcare. But we're especially proud to be the company our customers and their patients count on for solutions to their healthcare supply management needs.

Position Description

Provides customer satisfaction through day to day account support, problem identification and resolution. Utilizes strong knowledge of internal systems, analysis, research and contract compliance to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex issues. Coordinates and balances daily workflow of team members to ensure performance objectives and goals are met within established service level agreements. Key contact for internal and external customers/trading partners to include GPOs, Sales and manufacturers. Participates in special projects related to the automation and enhancement of production processes, team building, and internal customer education and information sharing.

Administer GPO base pricing, new customer additions, and pricing adjustments through contract and pricing systems with focus on quality standards and production metrics.

Perform root cause analysis and identify production trends in order to assist team in evaluating and prioritizing daily work flow and to provide recommendations for process improvement and automation enhancements.

Communicates, partners with and maintains excellent working relationships with GPOs, manufacturers and sales to achieve overall customer satisfaction and build lasting customer relationships, to create new value propositions, and increase contract compliance and profitability.

Possesses solid understanding of internal and external customers and McKesson financial objectives and applies practices to lead in the achievement of these objectives.

Takes the lead in working with department personnel to minimize financial exposure due to rebate/chargeback write-offs, credit/rebills and working capital.

Demonstrates effective leadership skills through team building and promoting team concepts.

Responsible for researching and resolving issues in a timely manner and effectively communicating any problems or delays to parties involved.

Assist management with development and on-going maintenance of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and desk references as needed.

Represent team in various production meetings. Demonstrate knowledge of current status of production and potential issues that may have cross-functional impacts to other teams.

Represent Contract Administration in meetings with vendors, GPOs and other business units. Be able to effectively communicate our processes and procedures and build presentations to do so if required.

Assist with and oversee team projects to ensure adherence to policy and ultimate completion.

Perform user acceptance training related to IT initiatives, including the development of test scripts and documentation of testing results.

Minimum Requirements

2+ years contract administration experienceBusiness Experience ¿ Minimum 3 -5 years related business experience in Customer Service, Accounting, Finance, or Wholesale Drug industry. Minimum 2+ years contract administration or leadership experience preferred

Education

4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424604-Dallas-Contracts
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, McKesson Medical-Surgical is the leading distributor of medical-surgical supplies, equipment and supply chain solution services. We're also a technological leader in the industry, developing products and services that improve processes and enhance quality and efficiency. We have 25 distribution centers across the country, employing more than 4,000 associates. We stock and distribute over 150,000 products and serve more than 85,000 customers. We're proud to be the only national distributor serving the entire continuum of healthcare. But we're especially proud to be the company our customers and their patients count on for solutions to their healthcare supply management needs.

Position Description

Contract analyst responsible for the daily administration of supplier contracts and supplier rebate denial analysis and resolution. Work directly with suppliers to ensure the timely and accurate administration of contracts and the resolution of issues. Monitor both supplier compliance with contractual obligations and production trends through analytics and root cause analysis. Provide recommendations to management for process improvements based on analytical findings. Develop system and departmental subject matter expertise and participate as a team member on projects. Develop strong relationships and support issue resolution for business partners (e.g. Medical Surgical sales team) and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer supplier contract renewals, terminations and updates through the contracts system with a focus on quality standards and production metrics.

- Ensure that customer contract eligibility is administered accurately through the contract system with a focus on GPO participation. Understand cause and effect relationships related to contract changes within the system.

- Work system exception reports on a daily basis and utilize reporting to identify possible quality issues.

- Research supplier exception items to determine validity and provide appropriate support to substantiate McKesson¿s position.

- Provide support to sales team through resolution of escalated issues, performance of customer audits and participation in customer meetings when necessary.

- Proactively identify customer price file discrepancies and work to resolve.

- Proactively work with suppliers to ensure compliance with agreements, specifically the timeliness and completeness of information. Responsible for the escalation of compliance issues.

- Ensure that service level expectations are met or exceeded.

- Utilize systems and software to perform complex research assignments.

- Perform reconciliation and analysis of accounting information for complex suppliers and customers.

- Perform analytics and identify production trends. Provide appropriate reporting to management.

- Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for process and automation enhancements.

- Communicate regularly with suppliers, sales force, and product management to build relationships and resolve issues.

- Participate in user acceptance testing related to IT initiatives, including the development of test scripts and documentation of testing results.

- Develop system and process expertise.

- Represent the department on various project teams as a subject matter expert.

- Cross train on multiple departmental functions.

Minimum Requirements

Business experience required: 4 years relevant work experience in customer service and/or sales support with demonstrated ability to build rapport and relationships with customers and business partners.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Management) strongly preferred or equivalent business and industry experience.

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2370243-Dallas-Contracts
As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical delivers supply, technology and care management solutions to over 26,000 retail and 5,000 health system pharmacies nationwide. Our company includes three segments: Our domestic network of distribution centers ensures that our customers - and their patients - receive the right medicines and medical supplies at the right time. Our IT segment provides service and support for more than 2,400 systems in independent, chain, hospital, clinic and nursing-home pharmacies across the country. We work hard so that pharmacists can spend their time on patients - not paperwork. Our Center for Financial Services plays a critical role in ensuring that hospitals, pharmacies and retail chains receive pharmaceutical products quickly - usually within 24 hours. Our entire team works to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and begin the process of healing.

Position Description

Seek to identify process and system improvements to improve profitability and reduce process deficiencies. Continually challenging the status quo thinking to create new ideas, and must posses a passion for understanding, communication, and mentoring others. Good at managing work flow in a fast-paced environment and the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities are essential. Project management skills are essential for the business as well developing a strong rapport with internal & external business partners. Preferred candidate will be a proficient and productive analyst with a high degree of ingenuity, problem-solving capability and strategic orientation, in addition to thorough financial and data analysis skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Support senior analysts and management in identifying process and system improvements, including root cause identification resulting in documented process changes to correct or eliminate errors.

Participate in small to medium size projects, including development of business cases, task plans, implementation schedules, business integrations, etc. Execute assigned tasks through timely and accurate completion. Provide timely status updates to management.

Participate in cross-functional and departmental process improvement teams. Act as liaison for SOX and other internal/external audits; ensure compliance.

Develop and prepare ad-hoc and routine reporting (through data extracted from company systems) utilized internally by operational teams, department executives as well as external business partners.

Provide technical expertise and advice to assist department system users. Serve as a liaison between Contract Administration and IT support teams.

Create and document business requirements for system enhancements/new functionality. Develop UAT test scripts for system enhancements, perform UAT testing and thoroughly document results.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience in Contracts Administration preferred but not required, the candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience in process improvement, data analysis and project management.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office products including Excel and Access. Visual Basic coding experience or similar programming experience in MS Access is preferred. Six Sigma process improvement experience (Greenbelt/Blackbelt training) is a plus.

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience in Customer Service, Accounting, Financial, or Wholesale Drug industry.

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2348047-Dallas-Contracts
Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, McKesson Medical-Surgical is the leading distributor of medical-surgical supplies, equipment and supply chain solution services. We're also a technological leader in the industry, developing products and services that improve processes and enhance quality and efficiency. We have 25 distribution centers across the country, employing more than 4,000 associates. We stock and distribute over 150,000 products and serve more than 85,000 customers. We're proud to be the only national distributor serving the entire continuum of healthcare. But we're especially proud to be the company our customers and their patients count on for solutions to their healthcare supply management needs.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities:

¿Administer GPO base pricing, new customer additions, and pricing adjustments through contract and pricing systems with focus on quality standards and production metrics.

¿Perform root cause analysis and identify production trends in order to assist team in evaluating and prioritizing daily work flow and to provide recommendations for process improvement and automation enhancements.

¿Communicates, partners with and maintains excellent working relationships with GPOs, manufacturers and sales to achieve overall customer satisfaction and build lasting customer relationships, to create new value propositions, and increase contract compliance and profitability.

¿Possesses solid understanding of internal and external customers and McKesson financial objectives and applies practices to lead in the achievement of these objectives

¿Takes the lead in working with department personnel to minimize financial exposure due to rebate/chargeback write-offs, credit/rebills and working capital.

¿Serve as subject matter expert on GPO policy, internal systems, and credit process.

¿Demonstrates effective leadership skills through team building and promoting team concepts.

¿Responsible for researching and resolving issues in a timely manner and effectively communicating any problems or delays to parties involved.

¿Assist management with development and on-going maintenance of SPOs (Standard Operating Procedures) and desk references as needed.

¿Represent team in various production meetings. Demonstrate knowledge of current status of production and potential issues that may have cross-functional impacts to other teams.

¿Represent Contract Administration in meetings with vendors, GPOs and other business units. Be able to effectively communicate our processes and procedures and build presentations to do so if required.

¿Assist with and oversee team projects to ensure adherence to policy and ultimate completion.

¿Perform user acceptance training related to IT initiatives, including the development of test scripts and documentation of testing results.

Minimum Requirements

Business Experience ¿ Minimum 3 -5 years related business experience in Customer Service, Accounting, Finance, or Wholesale Drug industry.

Minimum 2+ years contract administration or leadership experience preferred

Additional Knowledge & Skills

Specialized Knowledge/Skills ¿ Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Project management, JDE, auditing, time management, detail oriented, dependable, and contract and pricing experience helpful.

Education

Education/Training ¿ Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2313682-Dallas-Contracts
As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical delivers supply, technology and care management solutions to over 26,000 retail and 5,000 health system pharmacies nationwide. Our company includes three segments: Our domestic network of distribution centers ensures that our customers - and their patients - receive the right medicines and medical supplies at the right time. Our IT segment provides service and support for more than 2,400 systems in independent, chain, hospital, clinic and nursing-home pharmacies across the country. We work hard so that pharmacists can spend their time on patients - not paperwork. Our Center for Financial Services plays a critical role in ensuring that hospitals, pharmacies and retail chains receive pharmaceutical products quickly - usually within 24 hours. Our entire team works to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and begin the process of healing.

Position Description

Are you accustomed and comfortable with a changing, complex and fast paced environment with multiple deliverables and tight deadlines? If so, this could be your opportunity to excel and grow. We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst for our Contracts Administration Department.

The department performs essential contract administration functions with wide ranging financial and operational impact to the business. In this position you will work alongside our management and business processes team. You will be will be given tremendous opportunities to demonstrate your initiative, self-reliance, analytical thinking, project management and exemplary organizational skills. In this role you will support the business unit through the identification and execution of high ROI impact process reengineering and automation projects. You will proactively analyze financial (pricing, cash flow, manufacturing costs, customer eligibility levels) and operational data (pricing accuracy, disputed claims, contract loads and EDI) from multiple sources in order to provide the business with detailed reporting and insights regarding trends and opportunities for operational improvement.

In order to achieve these results you will need to use your financial, business and systems expertise to the fullest. In this role you will be empowered and challenged with supporting business change as well as designing, establishing and implementing improvements to processes and efficiencies that will be of great value to the department and the company. No one day will be the same as you will have the ability to interact and coordinate with various internal and external customers (large medical suppliers, manufacturers and group purchasing organizations).

If this describes you and your interests, please read further for the complete job description.

Key Responsibilities

Through data analysis, direct observation and interaction with the operations teams, identify process reengineering and automation opportunities. Present project proposals, along with supporting financial and operational data, to senior management for approval and prioritization.

Propose and implement technology solutions which will enable the operations teams to function more efficiently and effectively. Ensure that technology solutions adhere to the overall strategic direction.

Perform benchmarking, cost analysis and time studies related to various reengineering and project initiatives.

Manage the timely execution of key business projects. Lead project teams executing internal departmental projects and participate as the Contract Administration leader on projects initiated by external business partners.

Prepare project documentation including but not limited to vision statements, business charters, detailed business requirements and project plans. Provide detailed tracking to established objectives as well as key performance measurements.

Partner with internal management to develop and support performance scorecards, critical business metrics, strategic reports and dashboards required to give clear vision into the organization and assist with workforce planning.

Provide support to senior management in setting strategic direction for the business unit incorporating ideas into effective presentations.

Perform testing for system changes/enhancements, thoroughly documenting results and escalating exceptions.

Prepare/update process maps for key departmental processes.

Serve as a primary technical resource for the operations teams, trouble shooting issues and assisting with problem solving and solution recommendations.

Serve as departmental liaison with various IT groups within the organization. Clearly and concisely communicate system enhancement requests and business requirements. Follow through on delivery of IT solutions ensuring that change management protocol is followed, including communication and training to all impacted teams/business units.

Mentor individuals identified through succession planning processes as potential business analysts.

Provide technical training to operations team members to develop and expand their technical skills.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years business experience in financial and/or operational data analysis, process improvement, and project management.

Additionally, the candidates must have the following experience and proficiencies:

Advanced skills in relational data base concepts, data warehousing and advanced SQL based data extraction

Experience in extracting and analyzing very large and complex datasets (20 million+ records).

Proficient in the use of data extraction tools such as Toad for Oracle or WinSQL

Experience with Business Objects software

Project management protocol including knowledge of system development lifecycle

Expert knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.

Preparation of presentations using PowerPoint

The following skills are preferred:

Six Sigma process improvement experience (Greenbelt/Blackbelt training)

SQL server experience is preferred.

Education

Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, finance, statistics, or information systems.

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2277210-Dallas-Contracts
McKesson Provider Technologies delivers comprehensive solutions with the power to change the way healthcare is provided. Our capabilities extend beyond healthcare IT software to include automation and robotics, business process re-engineering, analytics and other services that connect healthcare providers, physicians, payors and patients across all care settings. Over 50 percent of U.S. hospitals use our solutions on a daily basis. We're also a leader in solutions that manage complex financial information and optimize resources and supply chain management. Ultimately, we're helping the system run smoother so that healthcare works for all of us.

Current Need

The RFP Product Consultant is a full time position reporting to the RFP Team Manager. The RFP Product Consultant will respond to complex healthcare RFPs for our Paragon solution as well as serve as the liaison to product management and marketing resources.

The essential responsibilities are to work with the sales team business unit to provide sales focused answers to detailed in-depth vendor, product specific functional and technical information within a specified time frame to ensure that the response ships to the customer by the due date.

Location: Alpharetta, GA or Charlotte, NC

Position Description

Plans and schedules proposal efforts. Compiles cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with requests for proposal (RFP) specifications. Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings. May participate in cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. May participate as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Minimum Requirements

4+ years of experience in proposal analysis

Education

4-year degree or related field or equivalent experience

Physical Requirements

Travel ¿ 20%

Extended hours as necessary to meet project due dates and customer deadlines

Physical Requirements:

Using key board eight hours per day

Lifting up to 30lbs two hours per day

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Provider Technologies, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers.

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2217554-Atlanta-Contracts
As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical delivers supply, technology and care management solutions to over 26,000 retail and 5,000 health system pharmacies nationwide. Our company includes three segments: Our domestic network of distribution centers ensures that our customers - and their patients - receive the right medicines and medical supplies at the right time. Our IT segment provides service and support for more than 2,400 systems in independent, chain, hospital, clinic and nursing-home pharmacies across the country. We work hard so that pharmacists can spend their time on patients - not paperwork. Our Center for Financial Services plays a critical role in ensuring that hospitals, pharmacies and retail chains receive pharmaceutical products quickly - usually within 24 hours. Our entire team works to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and begin the process of healing.

Position Description

Primary Role: Manage departmental operations focusing on employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, and shareholder satisfaction. Develop innovative solutions aimed at achieving the highest industry standards while practicing shared principles. Manage departmental teams through the day to day operations to attain departmental goals and objectives that support the organization's commitments and development to team members and direct reports.

Key Responsibilities-Global:

Employee Satisfaction

*Ensure performance plans are in place for each employee, which accurately reflect job responsibilities and ensure regular, timely feedback is provided to each employee on their performance against their objectives.

*Ensure that development plans written are supported with effective training to provide/equip employees to carry out their responsibilities, maximize their potential and meet objectives in a customer focused teamwork environment.

*Champion new initiatives and acts as a catalyst for change

*Ensure that each employee has the opportunity and receives the coaching/mentoring necessary to maximize their potential.

*Conduct one-on-one performance reviews with each team member to ensure policy and procedure understanding; and to provide regular, timely feedback to each employee on their performance against their objectives.

Customer Satisfaction

*Maintain an understanding of internal and external customer needs and issues, as well as how business processes affect customer satisfaction.

*Ensure business measurements are in place to deliver a high level of quality and responsiveness to customer's questions and issues.

*Work closely with sales representatives to assure financial success of the cost assure program.

*Oversee the day to day operations of the cost assure program ? assuring compliance with SLA?s and delivering the highest level of customer service.

Shareholder Satisfaction

*Ensure business processes are in place, which point to opportunities to improve business results by controlling operational expenses and elimination of profit leaks.

*Ensure the development and implementation of process improvements that will allow us to achieve our aggressive business goals while at the same time meeting our employee and customer satisfaction goals.

*Develop business cases to support new investments, set aggressive goals, develop plans to achieve these goals, and take ownership for the results.

Key Departmental Responsibilities:

*Manage project initiatives to increase overall accuracy and effectiveness of contract processing for the cost assure program.

*Responsible for accurate and reporting of the cost assure program.

*Act as an extension of senior management by representing the department and company when appropriate.

*Accountable for the operational effectiveness of your teams by ensuring that there is consistently a high level of customer and sales support in the provision of thorough and timely detail on issues and /or questions from our internal and external customers.

*Day-to-day customer and operational management in a production environment of multiple teams of Contracts Administration personnel who are operating in a fast pace changing environment

*Actively engage with all internal departments in reducing defects and developing processes that reduce non-value work.

*Initiate and Implement process re-engineering and develop appropriate measurements for deficit analysis.

Minimum Requirements

Business experience required: This position requires a minimum of 5 years related experience including experience in finance or accounting, including project management experience, along with 5 years management experience of large operational groups (20 or more).

Additional Knowledge & Skills

Core Competencies:

Business acumen

Customer focus

Problem solving skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Tactical management

Diversity management

Change management

Specialized skills/knowledge:

Leadership abilities

Performance management

Interviewing selection skills

Training and development

Process improvement

Computer proficiency

Project management skills

Team management skills

Education

4-year degree in accounting, finance, or related business or equivalent work experience.

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Medical-Surgical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2152873-Dallas-Contracts
As the nation's leading healthcare services company, we touch virtually every aspect of healthcare. We empower our customers by delivering vital supplies and solutions. And we empower our employees through a supportive environment where opportunity and responsibility grow. Our exceptional leadership team provides the vision and strategy to advance healthcare, so you can feel confident in our direction and your future. At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

Current Need

As McKesson moves to leverage indirect procurement on a corporate wide scale, strategic sourcing and category management are a critical dependency of a successful Corporate Procurement Organization. The Sourcing Manager will lead cross-functional teams through the complete strategic sourcing process and category management lifecycle, focusing on categories within a defined functional area. The Sourcing Manager will have end-to-end ownership of the categories within their functional area. This will include, but not be limited to; organizing teams based on commodity or specific sub-category, providing expertise on vendor and market analysis, detailed financial analysis, sourcing alternatives, contract negotiations, establishing corporate-wide agreements, implementation, developing savings methodologies, defining the P2P process for a category, vendor management, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement.

Position Description

¿ Identify potential sourcing opportunities through spend analysis and stakeholder relationships.

¿ Effectively integrate with key functional area groups and develop good relationships with key stakeholders.

¿ Research & prioritize sourcing opportunities based on potential savings and/or urgency of business need.

¿ Manage multiple projects at the same time.

¿ Develop written strategic sourcing strategies for the specific categories being purchased using specific industry analysis, criticality analysis, business knowledge, competitive analysis and procurement expertise.

¿ Coordinate external research and provide assessment of category supply market conditions.

¿ Manage and lead identified sourcing team through all sourcing activities including RFP development and analysis, auctioning, consortium buying, etc.

¿ Manage supplier risk for business-critical managed programs.

¿ Effectively prepare, coordinate, and conduct all supplier negotiations.

¿ Memorialize results of negotiations through development and review of contractual language

¿ Develop methodologies to capture savings as well as value derived from contract negotiations and ongoing improvement activities. Communicate strategic sourcing results to McKesson Executive Leaders.

¿ Implement sourced categories

¿ Develop supplier management relationships for specific category group ensuring the utilization of a supplier certification process, development of supplier programs, and the identification of continuous improvement initiatives.

¿ Identify and validate valuable opportunities to expand our use of small and diverse businesses within our programs.

¿ Take on end to end ownership of the category lifecycle for managed categories, spanning all facets of sourcing, implementation and category management.

¿ Consolidate spend from overseas operations as well as newly acquired companies.

¿ Ensure Corporate Procurement meets its committed savings objectives by conducting variance to plan analyses.

Minimum Requirements

¿ 10+ years of business experience with 5-7 years of procurement or supply chain experience; consulting experience a plus.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

Specialized Knowledge/Skills --

¿ Strong IT (software, maintenance, services) knowledge/experience

¿ Analytical, planning and strategic skills

¿ Ability to lead cross-functional and cross-BU teams

¿ Proven project management, time management and presentation skills

¿ Excellent written and oral communication skills

¿ Negotiation skills

¿ Proficiency in MS Office applications

¿ Proficiency in e-Procurement systems

¿ Ability to influence and gain consensus at all levels

¿ Ability to work with remote team members and stakeholders in multiple locations

Expected Competencies --

¿ Strategic thinking

¿ Problem solving

¿ Influencing others

¿ Leadership

¿ Building collaboration

¿ Driving execution

¿ Decisiveness and judgment

¿ Conflict management

¿ Mature confidence

Education

¿ 4-year degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

¿ MBA a plus

Certifications/Licensure

¿ Professional certification in supply chain or procurement a plus

Physical Requirements

¿ General Office Demands

¿ Travel Requirements ¿ less than 25% of the time

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

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As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical delivers supply, technology and care management solutions to over 26,000 retail and 5,000 health system pharmacies nationwide. Our company includes three segments: Our domestic network of distribution centers ensures that our customers - and their patients - receive the right medicines and medical supplies at the right time. Our IT segment provides service and support for more than 2,400 systems in independent, chain, hospital, clinic and nursing-home pharmacies across the country. We work hard so that pharmacists can spend their time on patients - not paperwork. Our Center for Financial Services plays a critical role in ensuring that hospitals, pharmacies and retail chains receive pharmaceutical products quickly - usually within 24 hours. Our entire team works to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and begin the process of healing.

Position Description

Lead team of ~10 FTE responsible for providing a range of support services to McKesson Financial Center Contract Administration. Contract Administration consists of multi-location operational teams responsible for the processing and reconciliation of over $18 billion in supplier chargebacks/rebates annually (~200 FTE). Transactions supported span multiple McKesson businesses, including Pharma, Specialty (MSH) and Medical-Surgical (MMS). Services primarily include project and change management, process redesign and reengineering, support of sales outreach programs and strategic business planning.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple project initiatives ranging from internal process reengineering to major cross organizational technology projects. Direct the Contract Administration project funnel through resource planning and prioritization. Ensure exceptional, on time project execution through adherence to standard project protocols in addition to providing return on investment tracking. Deliver executive level status reporting and partner with leaders throughout the organization to facilitate issue resolution and address potential roadblocks.

Serve as a strategic partner for internal CA teams to ensure achievement of operational goals and objectives. Support operational initiatives based on immediate business needs, identify process reengineering and redesign opportunities and support the operational teams through root cause and data analysis.

Lead change management and training efforts supporting the overall success of Contract Administration. Continue to refine and drive achievement of departmental workforce transformation strategies through partnership with the CA management team. Lead the effort to enhance the overall skill set of the employee through innovative training and education efforts.

Drive business partner outreach, collaboration and communication initiatives. Deliver sales outreach programs and training which provide education and enhance the CA value proposition to McKesson customers. Provide content for periodic business partner reviews and participate in delivery.

Support short and long term strategic leadership plans for the CA department. Partner with operations team to ensure achievement of operational, financial and customer goals. Develop and support programs which mitigate financial risk and enhance transactional accuracy.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements include 5-8 years experience in financial analysis explaining variances and trends, process oriented, project management and process redesign. Relevant industry experience preferred, with an emphasis in technology project management

Education

Four year degree in Business, Accounting or related field. MBA or CPA preferred.

Physical Requirements

General Office Demands

Benefits & Company Statement

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Pharmaceutical, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

Agency Statement

No agencies please.]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2077856-Dallas-Contracts