Apply for the Pharmacy Procurement Analyst, Pharmacy Operations – Lakeland job opening.Pharmacy Procurement Analyst, Pharmacy Operations – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 37880BR
Department: Pharmacy Operations
Working Hours: Minimum 45 hours
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Pay Range: $5,430 - $8,145
Date Posted: Jul 08, 2026

$70 - 105k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with contractual obligations (rebates, incentives, shelf stock adjustments, failure to supply, third-party audits) defined by purchasing agreements with over 100 generic pharmaceutical suppliers and negotiate resolutions to financial disputes. Additionally, the position provides cost saving analyses, solutions, and category management to the Generic Pharmacy Procurement business unit. The position supports buyer(s) and manager(s) on opportunities to optimize cost of goods through research and analysis, in addition to managing the Publix Generic Formulary with manufacturers and wholesalers. This position directly impacts profitability for the Pharmacy RBU through the responsibilities outlined above.
The impact this position has on Publix is improved profitability on generic pharmaceuticals, which is the lead indicator for overall pharmacy gross profit growth.
The responsibilities listed on this position analysis are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations (rebates, incentives, shelf stock adjustments, failure to supply, third-party audits) defined by purchasing agreements with over 100 generic pharmaceutical suppliers and negotiating resolutions to financial disputes
• Analysis and reporting of Pharmacy procurement data to Pharmacy RBU management, up to the executive level
• Reconciling vendor rebates, failure to supply (FTS), and shelf stock adjustment disputes
• Identifying declining third party/insurance reimbursement trends where Publix’s cost of goods remains the same, so these items can be targeted for price reductions or future Request for Proposal (RFP)

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 2 – 4 years’ experience performing business analysis within a purchasing department or with a pharmaceutical company
• Intermediate Research & Analysis skills including math and statistics
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Access
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic skill level with Microsoft SQL and SharePoint Online
• Dedicated, self-motivated, individual that must possess the ability to learn quickly and conduct analysis with minimal oversight from management
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement, cognitive thinking, and agility
• Willingness to work a flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, as business needs require

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration
• 5 – 7 years’ experience performing business analysis within a purchasing department or with a pharmaceutical company
• Knowledge of contracts and other legal documents
• Knowledge of pharmacy and healthcare laws and regulations
• Knowledge of accounting practices and SOX narratives, specific to Publix
• General knowledge of the retail pharmacy business model including knowledge of distribution
• Advance skill level with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, SQL, and SharePoint Online
• Expert skill level with PBIS
• Basic skill level with EnterpriseRX and Vendor Portal

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November.
In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.
In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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