Pharmacy Buyer, FT Days

Prisma Health; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Upstate Pharmacy is seeking a procurement professional to secure stock, services and equipment at favorable terms under GPO contracts. Under a pharmacist's guidance, you will manage purchases, track orders, verify PO accuracy, and coordinate deliveries to support safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

You will use inventory and 340B systems, prepare reports, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues, contributing to optimal patient care and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of pharmaceutical inventory control experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician credential desirable.
• Strong computer / data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure stock and non-stock products, services and equipment on favorable terms.
• Place purchase orders with approved suppliers or per GPO contracts.
• Track purchases and expediting orders; liaise between customer and supplier.
• Review medication and supply requests to ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate deliveries and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Computer/data entry

Lifting 35 lbs

Walking/standing long shifts

Automation suppliers certifications (n

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

340B software

Inventory management software

Purchase order systems

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of stock and non-stock products, services and equipment at the most favorable terms for the organization. Placement of purchase orders will be with either an approved supplier and/or in compliance with the group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts. Tracks purchases and is responsible for follow up and expediting purchase orders. Acts as a liaison between the customer and supplier.

Under the direction of a pharmacist, performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures, and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Analyzes seasonal trends, statistical data and coordinates with vendors to meet customer demand. Reviews catalogs and other sources/materials to obtain information on items for purchase.
• Reviews requests for medications, supplies and/or compounding materials to verify that requisitions meet purchasing policies and internal customer expectations.
• Purchases goods, services and subcontractor services, to include medications, supplies, and compounding materials.
• Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order information (i.e. pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation).
• Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries.
• Collaborates with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Develops and submits reports as required within specified timeframes.
• Uses computer related systems and software in the performance of job function to include but is not limited to inventory management, 340B software, purchase orders, invoices and reports.
• Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers when assistance is requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience - Three (3) years of experience in a pharmaceutical setting including inventory control.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of three (3) years pharmaceutical setting experience, may accept five (5) years of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Certified Pharmacy Tech with the State Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer/data entry skills.
• Able to lift 35 pounds and spend the bulk of their shift walking / standing
• Able to spend the bulk of their shift walking or standing
• Completion of additional training certifications from Automation Suppliers- Preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Materials Distribution Center

Facility

Upstate Pharmacy

Department

Administrative and General

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