Pharmacy Buyer Senior

The-University-of-Michiga; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking an Ambulatory Care Buyer to manage purchasing for Community, Specialty, and Home Infusion pharmacies, optimize the drug supply chain, and support DSCSA compliance and inventory operations.

The role includes functional supervision, process improvement initiatives, and collaboration with ambulatory care stakeholders to enhance procurement efficiency and regulatory compliance in a hybrid/remote-on-site model.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office apps and Google Docs.
• Active pharmacy technician license or eligibility in Michigan.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory systems.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership/oversight of other employees is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine purchasing activities for ambulatory care pharmacy sites.
• Procure for Community, Specialty and Home Infusion Pharmacy, and manage DSCSA compliance.
• Maintain virtual inventory software and optimize drug supply chain workflow.
• Lead process improvements and support expansion projects.
• Provide cross-coverage for other ambulatory care buyers and manage shortages.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Google Docs

Education

Pharmacy technician license

Tools

BD Pyxis Logistics

Omnicell

Willow Ambulatory

Job description

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

Thisroleisresponsibleforexecutingambulatorycarepharmaceuticalprocurementactivities,includingroutine purchasingforCommunity,Specialty,andHomeInfusionpharmacies;cellandgenetherapyprocurementand workflow optimization; drug supply chain discrepancy resolution; virtual inventory maintenance; NDC optimization for cost savings; and support for ambulatory drug shortage management and inventory operations.

The position also leads process improvement initiatives, supports strategic procurement projects and pharmacyexpansionefforts,andcollaborateswithambulatorycarestakeholderstoenhanceprocurement efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

Thesenior-levelresponsibilitiesbuilduponthesecorefunctionsthroughfunctionalsupervisionofambulatory care buyers, department-wide subject matter expertise in Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance and associated systems, and expert consultation on purchasing strategies, regulatory requirements, and operational workflows.

Thispositionwillbeahybridremote/on-sitemodel.

Responsibilities*

Core functions (of Ambulatory Care Buyer):

Participateinthefollowingpurchasingactivitieswithahighdegreeof independence:

Executeroutinepurchasingactivitiesforambulatorycarepharmacy sites:

Community Pharmacy

SpecialtyPharmacy(JoyRdService Center)

HomeInfusionPharmacy (HomeMed)

Procurement

Workflow optimization

Investigate and resolve drug supply chain shipping/billing discrepancies as identified via DSCSA software

Maintainandupdateprocurementelementswithinvirtualinventorysoftware, including:

Shortage notes

Provideprimarycross-coverageforotherambulatorycare buyers

Supportdrugshortagemanagementintheambulatorycarepharmacy space

SupportoperationsandinventorymanagementatJoyRdService Center

Perform other duties and projects assigned by Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager and Assistant Director

Corefunctions(ofSenior-levelAmbulatoryCare Buyer):

AllcorefunctionsofAmbulatoryCareBuyer(aslisted above)

Retail/Community Pharmacy

Specialty Pharmacy

HomeInfusion Pharmacy

ServeasdepartmentsubjectmatterexpertonDSCSA,includingbutnotlimited to:

GLNmanagementfor UMHS

T2MasterDataRepository SuperUserandsiteadmin forallUMHS sites

• Thirdparty software maintenance
• Activelyparticipateindepartmentcommitteesbyactingasapharmacypurchasingexpert consult.

  • Provide procurement content support for upcoming expansion projects, including Troy Medical Center and One Epic

Driveprocessimprovementsviapartnershipswithambulatorycarepharmacy stakeholders

Assistotherbuyers,actingasanexpertconsultant,withpurchasingmanagementactivities, including:

Reviewstandardoperatingproceduresandworkflowstoidentifyareasfor improvement

Independently procures pharmaceuticals and ancillary supplies for UMH pharmacies at the lowest cost and from reliable sources

Independentlycoordinatesinstitution-wideprocurement activities/initiatives

Trainnewemployeesorstudents,as needed.

Collaborateandcommunicatewithteammembers effectively.

Participate in the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes within the Department of Pharmacy Services.

Maintaincompetencyin alljob functions

• PerformotherdutiesandprojectsassignedbyPharmacySupplyChainManagerandAssistant Director

Required Qualifications*

Competency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams as well as Google Docs

Current valid license as a pharmacy technician by the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy, or eligibility to become licensed (refer to License and Certification section below).

Gooddecision-making skills

• Proficientcommunication,computerandbasicmathematic skills

AllAssociateLevel Qualifications

Proven ability to effectively work with multiple stakeholders in a high-paced, dynamic ever-changing environment

Experience with purchasing and inventory software and platforms (e.g., BD Pyxis Logistics, Omnicell, Willow Ambulatory, etc.)

AllAssociateandIntermediateLevel Qualifications

5+yearsofrelevantpharmacypurchasingorrelevantpharmacy experience

Experienceinleadership/functionaloversightofother employees

Abilitytocollaboratewithotherhealthcare professionals

Desired Qualifications*

Atleast2yearspharmacyexperience,preferablyinpurchasing/inventoryorequivalent experience

• Ideal candidate will be patient-centered, highly motivated, team oriented, adaptable to change, innovative,andwillingtotakeontasks/responsibilitieswithautonomyandcreativityaswearea growing program, and the working environment will continue to change

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.