Strategic Pharmacy Buyer & Inventory Manager

Community Health Systems; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer responsible for procuring medications and supplies, ensuring availability while maintaining cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance. You will manage vendor relationships, monitor inventory, support budgeting, and generate reports to inform management decisions.

Collaborating with pharmacy leadership and clinical teams, you will anticipate needs, address shortages, and drive process improvements to enhance purchasing

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in pharmacy operations, purchasing, or inventory management required.
• 2-4 years in healthcare or hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of medications, supplies, and equipment per policies and standards.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with vendors to ensure availability and cost efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, reorder points, and turnover to minimize waste and stockouts.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and assist with counts for accuracy and controls.
• Support budget development by analyzing purchasing trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate reports on purchasing, inventory status, and financial performance for management.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, clinical teams, and supply chain staff to anticipate needs and address shortages.
• Identify and implement process improvements for purchasing and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance; comply with policies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical products knowledge

Inventory systems

Procurement processes

Communication & negotiation

Task prioritization & teamwork

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Hattiesburg, MS, is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer responsible for procuring medications and supplies, ensuring availability while maintaining cost-effectiveness and regulatory compliance. You will manage vendor relationships, monitor inventory, support budgeting, and generate reports to inform management decisions.

Collaborating with pharmacy leadership and clinical teams, you will anticipate needs, address shortages, and drive process improvements to enhance purchasing