Pharma Supply Chain Lead — Inventory & Purchasing

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager to oversee supplier relationships, purchasing, and inventory management for pharmaceuticals and related products. The role ensures compliance with contracts and coordinates storeroom operations to maintain a safe and efficient supply chain.

The position requires an Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply procurement and inventory management.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply procurement and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and collaborate with vendors to maintain a safe and effective pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Oversee purchasing and receiving of pharmaceuticals and related supplies.
• Ensure contract compliance and monitor inventory levels and storeroom operations.
• Supervise departmental materials handlers and support performance evaluations.

Skills

Relationship management

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

The Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager is responsible for providing relationship management for suppliers and collaboratively working with vendors to maintain a safe and effective supply chain for pharmaceuticals and related products, oversight of all purchasing and receiving of approved pharmaceuticals and related supplies, contract compliance, inventory management, external departmental requisitions and storeroom management. Is the key point of contact for all pharmaceutical and related supply directives. Provides routine financial operating information and assists in budget preparation Oversees the appropriate storage of medications as determined by the manufacturer, regulatory agencies and/or federal, state or local laws, regulations or standards. Oversees the disposition process for all expired or damaged pharmaceuticals. Oversees the departmental Material Handlers and provides input into performance evaluations. Performs functions utilizing appropriate technology.

Education

Associate's Degree Required or

Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

4 years experience in pharmaceutical and related supply procurement and inventory management Required

Licenses