Hybrid Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 The General Hospital Corporation within Mass General Brigham seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist responsible for ensuring all medications and supplies used or dispensed are properly purchased, stocked, and stored. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing of orders.

Responsibilities include managing purchasing activities, using the vendor portal to secure best pricing, tracking recalls, maintaining optimal par levels, coordinating transportation and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Pharmacy Supply Chain experience
• Understanding procurement policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and professional interaction skills
• Ability to work under constant deadlines
• Knowledge of inventory management and recalls processes

Responsibilities

• Manage Pharmacy Purchasing activities, including workflow monitoring and order processing
• Use the prime vendor’s ordering system to secure best pricing
• Analyze the drug recall process and notify the Supply Chain Manager
• Place and close purchase orders; monitor par levels to maximize freshness
• Escalate supply chain and inventory concerns promptly
• Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and delivery of products
• Manage patient-specific ordering for ultra-high-cost pharmaceuticals
• Ensure compliance with ordering and receiving regulations

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Pharmacy Purchasing System

Job description

1200 The General Hospital Corporation within Mass General Brigham seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist responsible for ensuring all medications and supplies used or dispensed are properly purchased, stocked, and stored. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing of orders.

Responsibilities include managing purchasing activities, using the vendor portal to secure best pricing, tracking recalls, maintaining optimal par levels, coordinating transportation and