Pharmacy Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Brown University Health; New Shoreham (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a pharmacy purchasing specialist to coordinate procurement and maintain inventory in alignment with DSCSA guidelines. The role interfaces with Pharmacy Purchasing and departmental leadership to ensure drug availability and compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration, data synthesis from multiple sources, and timely communication while supporting cost-saving opportunities and quality assurance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required; 1–2 years of college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible related work experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, and MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates drug procurement operations and inventory management to ensure drug availability and accurate inventory value.
• Oversees 340b compliance, recalls, and supplier communications; optimizes inventory turns.
• Generates purchasing and inventory reports for leadership; manages backorders and recalls.

Skills

Pharmacy purchasing

Inventory management

Pharmacy software knowledge

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years of college preferred

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Automated dispensing technology

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a pharmacy purchasing specialist to coordinate procurement and maintain inventory in alignment with DSCSA guidelines. The role interfaces with Pharmacy Purchasing and departmental leadership to ensure drug availability and compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration, data synthesis from multiple sources, and timely communication while supporting cost-saving opportunities and quality assurance across the supply chain.