Strategic Central Pharmacy Procurement Leader

MedStar Health; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Elkridge, Maryland seeks a Senior Centralized Pharmacy Procurement Specialist to manage system-wide medication and supply procurement, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and regulatory compliance, including DSCSA and 340B requirements.

Responsibilities include daily procurement, inventory reviews, reconciliation of invoices and purchase orders, and leading drug recall and regulatory compliance efforts within the central distribution center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-4 years Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• 5-7 years Pharmacy Buyer experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in inventory management system required.
• 340B Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures medications and supplies to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of operational needs.
• Performs daily inventory review and executes medication and supply purchasing using approved procurement systems in alignment with contract pricing strategies.
• Maintains the inventory purchase history and cost within the inventory tracking information system.
• Oversees month end inventory count and adjustments. Provides inventory oversight and management including stock rotation and maximizing inventory turns.
• Ensures timely and accurate receipt of all medications and supplies by verifying deliveries against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Coordinates centralized drug recall management ensuring timely identification, removal documentation and communication of recalled products across all supported entities.
• Supports 340B program operations by adhering to defined purchasing practices and inventory segregation requirements ensuring compliance within established workflows.

Skills

Pharmacy procurement

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

DSCSA familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Procurement systems

Purchase orders

Job description

MedStar Health in Elkridge, Maryland seeks a Senior Centralized Pharmacy Procurement Specialist to manage system-wide medication and supply procurement, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and regulatory compliance, including DSCSA and 340B requirements.

Responsibilities include daily procurement, inventory reviews, reconciliation of invoices and purchase orders, and leading drug recall and regulatory compliance efforts within the central distribution center.