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; Bachelors 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