Strategic Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision benefits for FT

Job summary

Right Dose Pharmacy in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist for our fast-paced, patient-focused long-term care pharmacy. You will manage inventory levels, review dashboards, and place daily orders in the SureCost system to optimize margin.

Under limited supervision, responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, tracking pricing, ensuring formulary accuracy, and supporting a reliable supply chain. A Pharmacy Technician license and state certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree (Math, Economics, Statistics, Business, or similar) preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB).
• 1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience).
• Advanced proficiency in pharmacy operations system (SureCost/Frameworks/QS1) preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Continuously manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels in response to utilization, shortages, backorders, recalls, and waste prevention.
• Review purchasing dashboards and run reports to monitor purchasing metrics; analyze data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve inventory turns.
• Navigate, review, and evaluate data in the SureCost purchasing system; place daily orders for medication and supplies accurately and promptly.
• Manage purchasing spend to maximize margin and ensure compliance with generic and warehouse purchasing targets.
• Review, update, and maintain drug file to ensure clean and accurate formulary; audit accuracy and update NDCs in a timely manner.
• Respond to and manage brand purchases in advance of price increases and generic events to minimize inventory impact and maximize margin.
• Communicate updates and problem resolution concerning product availability, pricing, and alternative products to pharmacy staff.
• Coordinate returns of overstocked or mis‑ordered items to vendors to secure full credit when possible.
• Process and arrange for expired and recalled inventory to be returned for credit or disposal.
• Coordinate and organize quarterly physical inventory, including cycle count accuracy, purchase versus dispense reporting, and par level updates.
• Perform audit counts to maintain the perpetual reordering system.
• Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices.
• Attend monthly calls and in‑person annual meetings with Support Services Purchasing to stay abreast of updates and current purchasing issues.
• Maintain all policies and procedures for the purchasing function.
• Work independently, exercising judgment to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Skills

Work Ethic/Integrity

Leadership

Relational

Strategy and Planning

Problem Solving

Team Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration

National Certification preferred (PTCB)

Tools

SureCost/Frameworks/QS1

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Right Dose Pharmacy in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist for our fast-paced, patient-focused long-term care pharmacy. You will manage inventory levels, review dashboards, and place daily orders in the SureCost system to optimize margin.

Under limited supervision, responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, tracking pricing, ensuring formulary accuracy, and supporting a reliable supply chain. A Pharmacy Technician license and state certification are preferred.