Pharmaceutical Buyer & Inventory Specialist

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, seeks a Pharmaceutical Buyer to manage the Pharmacy Inventory Resource Center and ensure compliant purchasing with vendors. Responsibilities include setting par levels, processing orders, and coordinating with 340B and DSCSA programs.

The role emphasizes maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting the 340B program, and improving departmental efficiency while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing pharmaceutical inventories.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of recalls, regulatory standards, and DSCSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory management systems and set par levels/reorder points.
• Coordinate recalls and identify recalled items with partner systems.
• Process and create purchase orders; resolve discrepancies with vendors.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Purchase orders

Recall item handling

340B program

Education

Bachelor's in business or logistics

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EDI systems

DSCSA software

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, seeks a Pharmaceutical Buyer to manage the Pharmacy Inventory Resource Center and ensure compliant purchasing with vendors. Responsibilities include setting par levels, processing orders, and coordinating with 340B and DSCSA programs.

The role emphasizes maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting the 340B program, and improving departmental efficiency while upholding safety and regulatory standards.