Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist — Inventory & Margin Growth

Guardian Pharmacy, LLC; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flex

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy of Eastern Michigan in Brighton, MI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage inventory and purchasing for the pharmacy. Under limited supervision, you will place daily orders, monitor stock levels, and help maximize margins while maintaining compliance with policies.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of experience, pharmacy systems proficiency (SureCost/Frameworks/QS1) and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration required by state; National Certification preferred (PTCB).
• 1+ years of related experience; advanced use of pharmacy operations systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; problem solving and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Continuously manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet operations.
• Review purchasing dashboards and run reports to monitor purchasing metrics.
• Place daily orders for medication and supplies; manage spend to maximize margin.
• Coordinate and organize quarterly physical inventory; audit counts and update records.
• Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices; communicate updates to staff.

Skills

SureCost/Frameworks/QS1

Excel

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration

National Certification (PTCB) preferred

Tools

SureCost/Frameworks/QS1

Job description

Guardian Pharmacy of Eastern Michigan in Brighton, MI is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage inventory and purchasing for the pharmacy. Under limited supervision, you will place daily orders, monitor stock levels, and help maximize margins while maintaining compliance with policies.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of experience, pharmacy systems proficiency (SureCost/Frameworks/QS1) and strong Excel skills.