Pharmacy Buyer, FT Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of stock and non-stock products, services and equipment at the most favorable terms for the organization. Placement of purchase orders will be with either an approved supplier and/or in compliance with the group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts. Tracks purchases and is responsible for follow up and expediting purchase orders. Acts as a liaison between the customer and supplier.

Under the direction of a pharmacist, performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures, and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.
• Analyzes seasonal trends, statistical data and coordinates with vendors to meet customer demand. Reviews catalogs and other sources/materials to obtain information on items for purchase.
• Reviews requests for medications, supplies and/or compounding materials to verify that requisitions meet purchasing policies and internal customer expectations.
• Purchases goods, services and subcontractor services, to include medications, supplies, and compounding materials.
• Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order information (i.e. pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation).
• Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries.
• Collaborates with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Develops and submits reports as required within specified timeframes.
• Uses computer related systems and software in the performance of job function to include but is not limited to inventory management, 340B software, purchase orders, invoices and reports.
• Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers when assistance is requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or GED.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience - Three (3) years of experience in a pharmaceutical setting including inventory control.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of three (3) years pharmaceutical setting experience, may accept five (5) years of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Certified Pharmacy Tech with the State Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer/data entry skills.
• Able to lift 35 pounds and spend the bulk of their shift walking / standing
• Able to spend the bulk of their shift walking or standing
• Completion of additional training certifications from Automation Suppliers- Preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Materials Distribution Center

Facility

Upstate Pharmacy

Department

Administrative and General

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