Strategic Pharma Procurement & Inventory Lead

Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding seeks a Procurement and Inventory Specialist to lead strategic purchasing and inventory planning for our Carolina Park compounding operation. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, analyze spend, and ensure compliance with FDA and DSCSA requirements while maintaining accurate records.

This is a full-time, on-site role addressing continuity of supply and cost control.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, spend analysis, and cost justification abilities.
• Professional written and verbal communication with vendors and internal teams.
• Excellent accuracy, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for equipment, APIs, excipients, chemicals, drug products, and operating supplies.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and other commercial terms.
• Analyze spend, contract pricing, supplier performance, and market conditions; present recommendations to leadership.
• Qualify and requalify suppliers and keep procurement records organized and inspection ready.
• Review supplier documentation and regulatory risk indicators (FDA, DSCSA, etc.).
• Apply 503A sourcing requirements and quarantine nonconforming items as needed.
• Develop supply forecasts and inventory targets using production schedules and lead times.
• Investigate shortages, invoice discrepancies, variances, and cost changes; advise corrective actions.
• Create or route purchase orders within budgets and approval requirements; maintain records.
• Support receiving, cycle counts, inventories, recalls, audits, and accreditation surveys.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding seeks a Procurement and Inventory Specialist to lead strategic purchasing and inventory planning for our Carolina Park compounding operation. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, analyze spend, and ensure compliance with FDA and DSCSA requirements while maintaining accurate records.

This is a full-time, on-site role addressing continuity of supply and cost control.