Pharmacy Purchasing & Shortage Specialist

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Buyer to join our team. Under supervision of a pharmacist, you will handle electronic drug purchasing, receiving orders, and coordinating with drug representatives to ensure purchasing aligns with SLHS policies.

This full-time day position supports multiple facilities within Saint Luke's Health System and requires 3–5 years of pharmacy technician experience with a relevant diploma.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as Pharmacy Technician or equivalent.
• Diploma in Pharmacy Technician or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchasing documents with departments to determine requirements, specs, quantities, and delivery.
• Maintain cost-effective purchasing and find alternatives for shortages or backorders.
• Place direct drug purchase orders with pharmaceutical vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms when possible.
• Coordinate with prime wholesaler to ensure contract compliance.
• Inform supervisor of critical drug shortages and backorders; resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Coordinate recalls and returns of drug products as needed.
• Stay current with 340B regulations and implement changes to maintain compliance.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor negotiation

Pharmacy operations

Education

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Tools

Electronic drug purchasing system

Job description

Saint Luke's Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Buyer to join our team. Under supervision of a pharmacist, you will handle electronic drug purchasing, receiving orders, and coordinating with drug representatives to ensure purchasing aligns with SLHS policies.

This full-time day position supports multiple facilities within Saint Luke's Health System and requires 3–5 years of pharmacy technician experience with a relevant diploma.