Purchasing Supervisor

PharMerica

Are you passionate about finding ways to reduce costs, streamline processes, and ensure a consistent supply of inventory for the patients we serve? Purchasing is focused on acquiring and stocking inventory in support of our customers and providing high-level service to our teammates in support of the operation. This position will oversee the Purchasing team. Join our group of dedicated professionals and apply today!

Oversees and supervises all Purchasing department staff and operations
• Manages physical inventory counts including reconciliation of reporting metrics to corporate Purchasing/Accounting departments
• Maintains appropriate pharmacy inventory min/max levels, forecasting and purchasing from wholesaler and warehouse
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels in accordance with out-of-stock tolerances and days-on-hand metrics
• Works with any backordered drugs from the wholesaler or warehouse for substitution or procure within another pharmacy
• Resolves any issues related to purchasing from internal and external customers
• Manages and troubleshoots pharmacy perpetual inventory system including cycle counts
• Notifies the pharmacy management of any "temporary out' shortages that could result in the potential need to change patient therapy
• Manages vendor relations
• Oversees non-pharmacy related purchasing for the support of the operation
• Ensures that customer returns are re-stocked in a timely manner
• Responsible for maintenance and QA of pharmacy formulary
• Assists with implementing new contracts/programs to field locations
• Responsible for verification of monthly expiring medication check for all pharmacy inventory
• Monitors strategic buy-in programs and initiatives for the pharmacy
• Logs information in the system and acquires all new drug products needed by pharmacy
• Identifies additional cost savings opportunities or problem resolution to reduce cost/expense
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager

Education/Learning Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three or more years' experience in LTC pharmacy; two or more years' experience in LTC purchasing preferred
• Advanced understanding of pharmacy procurement and inventory
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong workflow and performance management skills as well as scheduling skills

Licenses/Certifications:

• As required by state regulations and business needs