CAMP HILL, Pa. — Frank Ho has been promoted to vice president of indirect procurement at Rite Aid Corp.

The drug chain said Thursday that Ho, previously senior director of indirect procurement, will oversee the company’s procurement strategy and all related operations, including systems, supplier and contract management.

He reports to Frank Vitrano, senior executive vice president and chief administrative officer.

“A valued member of Rite Aid’s indirect procurement group for nearly seven years, Frank understands the importance of strategic sourcing,” Vitrano said in a statement. “His knowledge of the company, paired with his purchasing expertise, will help Rite Aid meet its long-term cost management goals, and we look forward to realizing the additional positive contributions from Frank and the entire indirect procurement team.”

Ho has 15 years of experience as an indirect procurement and purchasing professional. He joined Rite Aid in 2008 as senior manager of indirect procurement before being promoted to senior director of indirect procurement in 2013. In that role, he was responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Company’s non-merchandise spend management processes.

Before coming to Rite Aid, Ho served as a sourcing and procurement consultant with Accenture and held various procurement roles at American Express.