Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator in Milwaukee, WI!

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

Schedule:

Monday- Friday 9am-530pm

How YOU will benefit:

• Supportive team with room to work independently

• Ongoing training and career growth

• Advancement opportunities in a growing company

• Referral bonuses

Benefits and perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement   

• 401(k)

• Company Paid Time Off

• Shift Differential

• DailyPay

• Pet Insurance

• Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may vary by employment status 

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator you will:   

• 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Required:  

• 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

Desired:  

• Bachelor’s degree

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day