System Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst

Socket.dev; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a System Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst to enhance product management, inventory optimization, and value analysis across the health system. You will partner with Pharmacy Operations, System Pharmacy Logistics and Purchasing, and other stakeholders to improve financial performance and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, change management, supplier relations, and data-driven decision making to ensure secure product availability and cost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required.
• 5-7 years of pharmacy experience.
• Proficient Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience with Office suites and business apps.
• Ability to work independently within procedures.
• No criminal history related to drug offenses.

Responsibilities

• Support value analysis processes.
• Conduct product utilization reviews.
• Serve as liaison between System Pharmacy Logistics & Purchasing and operations.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost savings.
• Research and recommend product alternatives.
• Facilitate communication between clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders for inventory and supplies.
• Work with suppliers to source products.
• Investigate and resolve invoice holds and purchasing discrepancies.
• Maintain purchase order records and updates.
• Support inventory continuity across pharmacy operations.
• Lead and support change management initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Change management

Data analysis

Procurement

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Indiana Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

System Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst

Overview

At IU Health, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving patient care through operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This role serves as a critical link between Pharmacy Operations, System Pharmacy Logistics and Purchasing, and key pharmacy stakeholders to support product management, inventory optimization, and value analysis initiatives across the health system.

Position Summary

The System Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst contributes to the achievement of organizational clinical, financial, and service goals through the application of pharmacy operational expertise, material resource management, and change management principles.

This role supports value analysis activities, product utilization reviews, and product change management processes while serving as a liaison between System Pharmacy Logistics & Purchasing and pharmacy operations. The specialist will collaborate with IU Health Compounding, Pharmacy Central Distribution, IU Health Medical Group Clinics, Lifeline, Homecare, and other pharmacy stakeholders to identify opportunities that improve financial performance, operational efficiency, patient outcomes, and clinical effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and participate in established pharmacy value analysis processes.
• Conduct product utilization reviews and support implementation of product changes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between System Pharmacy Logistics & Purchasing and pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate with pharmacy stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost savings.
• Research, analyze, and recommend product alternatives that improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between clinical and non-clinical teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders for pharmacy inventory and supplies.
• Work directly with suppliers to source products and resolve ordering issues.
• Investigate and resolve invoice holds and purchasing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchase order records and updates.
• Support inventory continuity and product availability across supported pharmacy operations.
• Lead and support change management initiatives related to pharmacy products and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent).
• 5-7 years of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Full proficiency as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures under limited supervision.
• No criminal history related to drug offenses.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• Experience in pharmacy purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, value analysis, compounding operations, or centralized pharmacy services.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and vendor representatives.
• Knowledge of healthcare supply chain, procurement, and contract management processes.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.