Buyer Pharmacy

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within first 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings with employer match

Wellness programs

Internal mobility and mentorship

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to manage daily procurement, purchasing, and inventory for the health system’s Pharmacy departments. The role ensures a steady supply of pharmaceuticals and related services to support patient care.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in hospital or retail supply chain, strong Excel and EMR/ERP experience, and a high school diploma with on-the-job procurement training. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with on-the-job training in procurement and inventory management.
• Eligible for applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration.
• 2 years of experience in hospital or retail supply chain, purchasing, or pharmacy purchasing/inventory management.
• Proficiency with Excel and pharmacy ERP/EMR platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversees procurement, ordering, receipt, storage, and maintenance of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Coordinates daily with Pharmacy procurement staff and manages invoices and records.
• Maintains par levels and maximizes turns; validates pricing against contracts.
• Ensures compliance with regulations for controlled substances and 340B/DSCSA requirements.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain and Pharmacy leadership to address shortages and cost opportunities.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Cost awareness

Education

High School Diploma

On-the-job procurement training

Tools

Excel

EMR/ERP systems

Pharmacy purchasing platforms

Job description

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Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally. Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for addressing the daily purchasing, procurement, and inventory management needs for the health system’s inpatient and outpatient Pharmacy departments. The position exists to ensure that the health system has a sufficient supply of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and other services that clinicians can seamlessly access as they treat patients. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Oversees the processes related to the Pharmacy division’s procurement function. Monitors the ordering, receipt, storage, and maintenance of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and purchased services. Coordinates daily communication with all Pharmacy procurement staff across the health system. Tracks the accounting and recordkeeping for all products that the Pharmacy division supplies or dispenses to patients and other entities. Forms and maintains relationships with external wholesalers, vendors, and product manufacturers. Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy leadership and external wholesalers, vendors, and product manufacturers. Assures that the supply channels utilized by the Pharmacy department are optimal in terms of cost and operational feasibility. Works alongside Pharmacy leadership to proactively address and resolve urgent supply requests, backorders, shortages, and allocations related to products that Pharmacy stocks. Maintains inventory control through par level settings and maximization of turns. Optimizes the functionality of automated inventory control systems and storage units. Manually audits and tracks on-hand quantities for critical and high-cost items. Participates in the annual physical inventory near the end of each fiscal year for reporting to Finance. Ensures accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices. Validates that pricing extended is consistent with contractual agreements in place with wholesalers and manufacturers. Identifies missed opportunities for cost savings. Educates and coaches staff on assessing opportunity costs. Monitors interception and response to drug recall notifications. Orchestrates the collection, handling, and disposal of expired products. Ensures adherence to the legal and regulatory aspects of controlled substance procurement, handling, storage, and tracking. Collaborates and cooperates with the health system’s Supply Chain department for products that the health system dictates are to be sourced centrally. Utilizes and maximizes functionality of enterprise software and other tools as health system directs. Assists with formulary maintenance. Aids in the assessment of financial impacts and values related to drug and supply purchases. Conducts the evaluation of contracts and other procurement-related pricing arrangements. Complies with the policies and provisions of the 340B program and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Consults with Pharmacy leadership regarding the Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s implications for drug procurement as necessary. Remains abreast of other policies and regulatory standards related to Pharmacy practice as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

High School Diploma Documented on-the-job training in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, operations, business, finance, and accounting functions in organizational settings Eligible for applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration

Specialized Knowledge

Purchasing, procurement, and inventory management

Proficiency

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel Familiarity with EMR programs (i.e. Epic Willow), FSCM platforms (i.e. PeopleSoft), wholesaler ordering platforms (i.e. ABC Passport), 340B split-billing software (i.e. Sentry), inventory management systems (i.e. Talyst or Logistics), and various other IT resources supporting procurement

Kind and Length of Experience

2 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or pharmacy purchasing/inventory management in a hospital or retail setting

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here.

If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.