Pharmacy Buyer
Core
Procurement, distribution, and inventory management of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies to support hospital-based clinics and meet budgeting requirements.
Role type
Pharmacy Buyer (Procurement & Inventory Specialist)
Builds
Pharmaceutical inventory, supply chain logistics, and vendor management systems for hospital clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Required skills
Pharmaceutical supply chain management, vendor relationship management, inventory control, order processing and expediting, pricing and billing reconciliation, regulatory compliance (DEA reporting, recalls), data analysis of purchasing expenses
Preferred skills
Electronic health records (EHR) proficiency, automated dispensing systems experience, knowledge of manufacturer/hospital free drug programs, supply chain principles
Technologies
Pharmacy wholesaler purchasing software systems, EHR, automated dispensing systems
Responsibilities
Source pharmaceuticals and supplies while maintaining adequate stock levels; manage relationships with drug wholesalers and suppliers; process orders, verify invoices, and resolve fulfillment issues; analyze purchasing and expense data to support budgeting; manage narcotic inventory and regulatory reporting; educate requisitioners on formulary items
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
