Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Optimization Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flex Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k)

Company Paid Time Off

Shift Differential

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator to manage inventory, forecast needs, and handle drug sourcing for long-term care and senior living clients. This full-time role focuses on maintaining stock levels, resolving backorders, and implementing cost-saving purchasing initiatives.

Join a dedicated, non-retail pharmacy team that emphasizes training, career growth, and opportunities across field locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college education (required).
• One year of professional experience or Bachelor's degree (required/considered).
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services (desired).

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal pharmacy inventory by managing minimum/maximum stock levels, forecasting needs, and purchasing from wholesalers and internal warehouses.
• Actively manage and resolve drug backorders, including sourcing alternatives from other pharmacies or suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to drug purchasing and inventory management.
• Report 'temporary out' products to the wholesaler's customer service team to ensure up-to-date supply chain communication.
• Inform management promptly of any critical drug shortages that may necessitate changes in patient therapy.
• Adjust inventory min/max thresholds in response to volume changes or new business demands.
• Support the implementation of new contracts and programs across field pharmacy locations.
• Monitor and manage participation in strategic purchasing initiatives and cost-saving programs.
• Ensure all newly required drug products are acquired and correctly entered into the system.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction or operational efficiency in purchasing and inventory processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Communication

Education

Associate degree or two years of college education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator to manage inventory, forecast needs, and handle drug sourcing for long-term care and senior living clients. This full-time role focuses on maintaining stock levels, resolving backorders, and implementing cost-saving purchasing initiatives.

Join a dedicated, non-retail pharmacy team that emphasizes training, career growth, and opportunities across field locations.