Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist (Hybrid)

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Purchasing professional to oversee purchasing and stocking of medications and supplies across the pharmacy. This role emphasizes supplier management, par-level optimization, and ensuring compliance with all ordering and receiving regulations.

The position involves coordinating with Supply Chain and Pharmacy teams, expediting orders, and maintaining stock freshness while minimizing out-of-stocks.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy purchasing experience required.
• Experience with recalls and vendor management.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to monitor par levels and optimize stock.
• Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Pharmacy Purchasing activities, including workflow monitoring, Purchase Orders, order acknowledgments, order expediting, phone orders, and order processing, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize the prime vendor's ordering system and consistently prepare orders through their web portal to secure the best possible pricing.
• Analyzes the drug recall process and communicates the recall to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Place orders, close purchase orders, open POS when shipments are delayed or received impartially; monitor, turn, and adjust par levels to maximize freshness while minimizing out-of-stocks.
• Recognizes, communicates, and escalates supply chain and inventory management, critical path, and/or timeline concerns in a timely manner.
• Manage the patient-specific ordering and tracking process for ultra-high-cost pharmaceuticals.
• Coordinates transportation, shopping, and warehousing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Coordinate and return products to stock, receipt, and delivery, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all ordering and receiving regulations.

Skills

Procurement policies

Supplier relations

Inventory management

Negotiation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Purchasing professional to oversee purchasing and stocking of medications and supplies across the pharmacy. This role emphasizes supplier management, par-level optimization, and ensuring compliance with all ordering and receiving regulations.

The position involves coordinating with Supply Chain and Pharmacy teams, expediting orders, and maintaining stock freshness while minimizing out-of-stocks.