Purchasing Coordinator
Core
Acts as a buyer for the Pharmacy Department, coordinating daily purchasing of medications and supplies to ensure inventory control and timely payment processing.
Role type
Purchasing Coordinator (Pharmacy)
Builds
Medication and supply inventory for the Pharmacy Department
Domain
Healthcare / Retail Pharmacy
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Ordering from wholesalers and manufacturers, Inventory control, Invoice processing, Database updates, Stock level management, Substitution management
Preferred skills
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Associate Degree
Technologies
Computer database systems
Responsibilities
Places orders with local wholesalers and manufacturers, Assures contract and substitution items are obtained, Notifies manager of unavailable items, Adjusts and maintains stock levels, Coordinates inventory control measures for shortages, Processes invoices and packing slips, Updates purchasing information in computer database, Substitutes for technicians and clerks as needed