Pharmacy Purchasing Technician – 340B & Inventory Lead

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician under NY HELPS to manage purchasing, bid processes, and vendor communication. On-site position supports licensed pharmacists with dispensing and compounding and ensures 340B program compliance.

The role involves sourcing, bid preparation, order confirmations, and collaboration with Receiving and Accounts Payable to complete processes in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years purchasing experience or higher.
• Associate’s degree with 6 years purchasing experience or higher.
• HS diploma with 8 years purchasing experience or higher.
• License to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in NY is required.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a variety of commodities and services and assists licensed pharmacists in dispensing and compounding drugs.
• Leads or assists in the competitive bidding process, negotiates, and issues purchase orders.
• Maintains compliance with 340B oversight programs and monitors utilization and purchasing accounts.
• Ensures inventory compliance with program requirements and communicates with vendors and internal departments.

Skills

Public purchasing laws

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years purchasing experience

Associate’s degree + 6 years purchasing experience

High school diploma + 8 years purchasing experience

Tools

Purchase order software

Word

Excel

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician under NY HELPS to manage purchasing, bid processes, and vendor communication. On-site position supports licensed pharmacists with dispensing and compounding and ensures 340B program compliance.

The role involves sourcing, bid preparation, order confirmations, and collaboration with Receiving and Accounts Payable to complete processes in a hospital pharmacy setting.