Procurement Specialist-Pharmacy

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Public Service Loan Forgiveness info

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Pharmacy Procurement Specialist responsible for the procurement, distribution, and inventory management of pharmaceuticals and supplies to meet budget and quality standards for the 340B program at the Minneapolis location.

The role focuses on optimizing drug expense, supplier relationships, and data-driven purchasing decisions, with a 1.0 FTE, 8-hour day shift, 40 hours per week, and no weekends, supporting patient care across our Minnesota network.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years working as a Pharmacy Technician.
• 2+ years Pharmacy or Supply purchasing including 340B purchasing pathways.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Procure pharmaceuticals and supplies to meet budget and quality standards.
• Manage procurement, distribution and inventory for the 340B program.
• Optimize drug expense and improve procurement processes.
• Develop supplier relationships and support internal customers.

Skills

Pharmacy Tech

Purchasing

340B purchasing

Data analysis

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Details

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Department: 31007800 Pharmacy
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Hours Per Week: 40
Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends

Job Description

Responsible for the procurement, distribution, and inventory management of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies to meet budgeting requirements and departmental standards for quality and efficacy for the 340B program. Manages system pharmacy processes and systems to optimize drug expense and facilitate drug procurement. Participates in relationship management with key suppliers, vendors, and internal customers to optimize pharmacy operations.

Principal Responsibilities

Sourcing of pharmaceuticals & supplies. Develops expert-level understanding of pharmaceuticals /supplies, sources, supplier performance, potential lead times or shipping disruptions. Manages aspects of drug procurement optimization. Educates requisitioners to maximize use of preferred items/suppliers. Data analysis, contract compliance assessments, request for proposals (RFP), pharmacy revenue. Performs data analysis, data mining and interprets medication contracting or purchasing opportunities. Monitors and maintains contract compliance and identifies contracting needs. Contributes to the development of RFPs for pharmaceutical wholesalers, pharmaceuticals, vaccines or supplies. Understands pharmacy revenue reimbursement for purposes of problem solving revenue issues. Special orders, blanket or standing purchase orders, and new vendor or customer set-up. Identifies new orders that require credit application and/or unique order forms, submits required information and follows-up with AP to establish new vendor records. Supports customers’ needs for unique product procurement. Sets up new customer accounts and tests order, delivery and invoice processes. Pharmaceutical wholesaler relationship management and supplier performance management. Reviews and analyzes purchasing and expense data. Develops and maintains relationships with drug wholesaler(s). Actively participates in multi-departmental improvement/problem-solving initiatives when supplier performance jeopardizes patient care and/or site-based departmental operations. Billing, price management, other invoice issues. Provides support and management for pharmaceutical and supplies costs, prices, billing and revenue. Addresses pricing and billing discrepancies when requested. Reconciles credit to returns, pricing errors, product set-up problems and take corrective action. Reviews and analyzes pharmaceutical and supplies purchasing and expense data reports. Summarizes and escalates key issues with purchasing and expense data. Responds to requests for pharmaceutical and supplies purchasing and expense data for specific departments. Pharmacy purchasing support. Manages processes for charges to external departments or product redistributions with cost transfers to internal departments. Manages requests and needs for patient and employee safety. Responds, manages and provides analysis for regulatory and government requests. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description 5+ years working as a Pharmacy Technician 2+ years Pharmacy or Supply purchasing including supporting 340B purchasing pathways

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program
• High school diploma or GED
• Licenses/Certifications Registered Pharmacy Tech required-MN Board of Pharmacy Certified Pharmacy Tech (PTCB) required within 180 days

Physical Demands

Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Wellbeing Programs

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Employer Status

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Career Opportunities

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Equal Opportunity

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I‑9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e‑verify.gov)