Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Avera; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Up to 5% retirement match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Pharmacy Supply Chain Purchaser responsible for generalized buying, pricing, and inventory analysis. You will interact with hospital staff and vendors to secure best prices and ensure accurate data reporting.

This role supports DSCSA compliance and collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership and Finance. Join a multidisciplinary team at the Integrated Services Center, with a day/evening/weekend/holiday shift and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Must have CPhT certification and active registration.
• 3–5 years in healthcare/pharmacy supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs generalized buying and purchasing functions and obtains pricing, quantities and delivery times.
• Prepares departmental reports and analyzes goods and services for the hospital; creates and disseminates reports to staff.
• Interacts with staff and vendors to determine needs and negotiate best prices.
• Assists with contract analysis and implementation.
• Maintains pharmacy databases related to inventory and costs.
• Ensures DSCSA compliance and coordinates inventory control activities.
• Works with Finance and Purchasing to ensure timely financial processing.

Skills

Vendor pricing

Data analysis

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pharmacy databases

Job description

Avera in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Pharmacy Supply Chain Purchaser responsible for generalized buying, pricing, and inventory analysis. You will interact with hospital staff and vendors to secure best prices and ensure accurate data reporting.

This role supports DSCSA compliance and collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership and Finance. Join a multidisciplinary team at the Integrated Services Center, with a day/evening/weekend/holiday shift and a competitive pay range.