Strategic Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Lead

Pharmerica; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition discounts

DailyPay

Pet Insurance

Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

PharMerica in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator to optimize inventory, purchase from wholesalers and internal warehouses, and support cost-saving initiatives in a non-retail, long-term care setting.

You will forecast needs, resolve backorders, adjust min/max levels, and help implement new contracts across field locations while contributing to reliable medication access and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of college education.
• One year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal pharmacy inventory by managing minimum/maximum stock levels, forecasting needs, and purchasing from both wholesalers and internal warehouses.
• Actively manage and resolve drug backorders, including sourcing alternatives from other pharmacies or suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to drug purchasing and inventory management.
• Consistently report “temporary out” products to the wholesaler’s customer service team to ensure up-to-date supply chain communication.
• Inform pharmacy management promptly of any critical drug shortages that may necessitate changes in patient therapy.
• Adjust inventory min/max thresholds in response to volume changes or new business demands.
• Support the implementation of new contracts and programs across field pharmacy locations.
• Monitor and manage participation in strategic purchasing initiatives and cost‑saving programs.
• Ensure all newly required drug products are acquired and correctly entered into the system.
• Proactively identify and act on opportunities for cost reduction or operational efficiency in purchasing and inventory processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Inventory management

Forecasting

Sourcing from wholesalers

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

PharMerica in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator to optimize inventory, purchase from wholesalers and internal warehouses, and support cost-saving initiatives in a non-retail, long-term care setting.

You will forecast needs, resolve backorders, adjust min/max levels, and help implement new contracts across field locations while contributing to reliable medication access and regulatory compliance.