Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist — Inventory & Margin

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy of Eastern Michigan in Brighton, MI, is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Specialist to manage daily purchasing and inventory for the pharmacy. You will ensure inventory levels meet operations, review dashboards to optimize margins, and coordinate with vendors for timely replenishment.

Under direction from Support Services Purchasing, you will respond to price changes, maintain formulary accuracy, and support cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (state requirements) required; national cert preferred (PTCB).
• 1+ years of related experience; advanced degree may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Continuously manage and maintain inventory levels to meet operations and budget targets.
• Review dashboards and reports to monitor purchasing metrics and margins.
• Place daily orders for medications and supplies with timely, accurate processing.
• Maintain drug files and update NDCs to ensure formulary accuracy.
• Coordinate returns and credits for overstocked or recalled items.
• Attend monthly calls with Support Services Purchasing and stay updated on updates.

Skills

Work Ethic/Integrity

Leadership

Relational

Strategy and Planning

Problem Solving

Team Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (Math, Economics, Statistics, Business, or similar) preferred

Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (state requirements)

National Certification preferred (PTCB)

Tools

SureCost/Frameworks/QS1

Job description

Guardian Pharmacy of Eastern Michigan in Brighton, MI, is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Specialist to manage daily purchasing and inventory for the pharmacy. You will ensure inventory levels meet operations, review dashboards to optimize margins, and coordinate with vendors for timely replenishment.

Under direction from Support Services Purchasing, you will respond to price changes, maintain formulary accuracy, and support cost-saving initiatives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.