Senior Pharmacy Procurement & Inventory Lead

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Huntsville, TX seeks a Pharmacy Buyer to support pharmacists and operations staff with purchasing, inventory control, and data reporting. You will initiate POs, review vendor contracts, and monitor drug shortages while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to cost-saving initiatives, participate in quality improvement, and coordinate with Accounts Payable for timely payments. A background in health-system pharmacy purchasing is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in a health system pharmacy, two of which must be in pharmacy purchasing.
• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
• Proficient in Excel and pharmacy information systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing, inventory, distribution and record keeping for medications for the Pharmacy Department.
• Initiates purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Reviews all drug orders for vendor contract advantages.
• Monitors shortages and recalls; communicates status to impacted groups.
• Prepares purchasing and inventory reports for leadership.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Pharmacy information systems

Prioritize and problem solve

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy purchasing software

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Huntsville, TX seeks a Pharmacy Buyer to support pharmacists and operations staff with purchasing, inventory control, and data reporting. You will initiate POs, review vendor contracts, and monitor drug shortages while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to cost-saving initiatives, participate in quality improvement, and coordinate with Accounts Payable for timely payments. A background in health-system pharmacy purchasing is essential.