Pharmacy Buyer

Community Health Systems; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer responsible for procuring medications and supplies, ensuring availability while maintaining cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance. You will manage vendor relationships, monitor inventory, support budgeting, and generate reports to inform management decisions.

Collaborating with pharmacy leadership and clinical teams, you will anticipate needs, address shortages, and drive process improvements to enhance purchasing

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in pharmacy operations, purchasing, or inventory management required.
• 2-4 years in healthcare or hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of medications, supplies, and equipment per policies and standards.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with vendors to ensure availability and cost efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, reorder points, and turnover to minimize waste and stockouts.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and assist with counts for accuracy and controls.
• Support budget development by analyzing purchasing trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate reports on purchasing, inventory status, and financial performance for management.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, clinical teams, and supply chain staff to anticipate needs and address shortages.
• Identify and implement process improvements for purchasing and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance; comply with policies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical products knowledge

Inventory systems

Procurement processes

Communication & negotiation

Task prioritization & teamwork

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of pharmaceuticals and related supplies to ensure the availability of essential medications while maintaining cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance. This role supports pharmacy operations through efficient purchasing, inventory management, vendor coordination, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to meet patient care needs.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the procurement of medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy-related equipment in alignment with hospital policies, inventory targets, and regulatory standards.
• Maintains relationships with vendors and negotiates pricing, contract terms, and delivery schedules to ensure consistent product availability, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitors medication inventory levels, usage trends, and reorder points to minimize waste, prevent stockouts, and ensure appropriate inventory turnover.
• Conducts regular inventory audits and assists with physical inventory counts to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Assists in the development and monitoring of the pharmacy purchasing budget by analyzing purchasing trends, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing expenditures.
• Generates and maintains reports related to purchasing activities, inventory status, and financial performance for management review.
• Collaborates with pharmacy leadership, clinical teams, and supply chain staff to anticipate needs, address shortages, and ensure timely access to critical medications and supplies.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of purchasing and inventory management functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in pharmacy operations, purchasing, or inventory management required
• 2-4 years of healthcare or hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, inventory systems, and procurement processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmacy management or inventory systems.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Understanding of hospital regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to pharmacy procurement.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 165069
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 01:46 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402, US