Pharmacy Buyer, FT

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Feb 11, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of stock and non-stock products, services and equipment at the most favorable terms for the organization. Placement of purchase orders will be with either an approved supplier and/or in compliance with the group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts. Tracks purchases and is responsible for follow up and expediting purchase orders. Acts as a liaison between the customer and supplier. Performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Analyzes seasonal trends, statistical data and coordinates with vendors to meet customer demand. Reviews catalogs and other sources/materials to obtain information on items for purchase. Reviews requests for medications, supplies and/or compounding materials to verify that requisitions meet purchasing policies and internal customer expectations. Purchases goods, services and subcontractor services, to include medications, supplies, and compounding materials. Verifies accuracy of Purchase Order information (i.e. pricing, delivery date, location, order confirmation). Tracks, expedites, and coordinates deliveries. Collaborates with Materials Management, Accounts Payable, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of issues related to purchase orders, product availability, receiving, and invoice discrepancies. Develops and submits reports as required within specified timeframes. Uses computer related systems and software in the performance of job function to include but is not limited to inventory management, 340B software, purchase orders, invoices and reports. Obtains quotes and sourcing information for customers when assistance is requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience - Three (3) years of experience in a pharmaceutical setting including inventory control. In Lieu Of In lieu of three (3) years pharmaceutical setting experience, may accept five (5) years of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SC PHARMACY REGISTRATION - SCPH PHARMACY TECH CERTIFICATION - CPHT Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer/data entry skills. Able to lift 35 pounds and spend the bulk of their shift walking / standing Able to spend the bulk of their shift walking or standing Completion of additional training certifications from Automation Suppliers- Preferred Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Corporate Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70017296 Pharmacy System Support Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.