Buyer Planner II

Empower Pharmacy•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. As the nation’s most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility, we’re redefining what’s possible in personalized medicine and pharmaceutical manufacturing. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Houston’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked #116 in Healthcare & Medical on the Inc. 5000 List for 2025. Our strength is built on four core values: People, Quality, Service, and Innovation. Guided by these principles, we’ve created a uniquely integrated healthcare platform powered by advanced technology, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to patient care. From manufacturing and quality control to distribution and customer experience, our teams work together to raise industry standards, expand access to critical medications, and improve outcomes for patients and providers across the country. At Empower, joining our team means more than starting a new role. It means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that’s transforming healthcare at scale. We invest deeply in our people, encourage bold thinking, and create opportunities for growth, leadership, and innovation at every level. Your ideas matter here, your development is supported, and the work you do has a direct impact on the lives of millions. If you thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment where innovation, collaboration, and ambition come together, Empower Pharmacy is the place for you. Let’s transform healthcare together.

Requirements

Strong understanding of purchasing operations, inventory planning, supplier coordination, procurement workflows, and supply chain processes within fast-paced, regulated, or high-growth operational environments.
Proficiency using ERP systems, procurement platforms, AI-enabled forecasting tools, inventory analytics technologies, and operational dashboards supporting scalable purchasing execution and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated analytical problem-solving capabilities with experience identifying inventory risks, improving purchasing efficiency, resolving supply disruptions, and managing competing operational priorities effectively.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, maintain data accuracy, and support operational continuity within dynamic business environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
Minimum 3 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory planning, supply chain, or buyer planner experience supporting manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated operational environments preferred.
Experience utilizing ERP systems, procurement platforms, inventory management tools, forecasting technologies, and operational reporting systems strongly preferred.
Familiarity with AI-enabled procurement analytics, workflow automation tools, and digital planning methodologies supporting operational scalability preferred.
Demonstrated ability to execute with precision, adapt quickly to operational change, and contribute effectively within collaborative, high-performance teams.

Nice To Haves

Customer Focus: Builds trust through customer-centric solutions.
Strategic AI: Guides responsible AI adoption and adaptation.
Optimizes Work Processes: Drives efficiency with continuous improvement.
Collaborates: Partners effectively to achieve shared goals.
Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources efficiently.
Manages Complexity: Simplifies and solves complex challenges.
Ensures Accountability: Delivers on commitments with integrity.
Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach to shifting conditions.
Communicates Effectively: Tailors messages to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Executes purchasing activities, supplier coordination, purchase order management, and material tracking supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations and inventory availability. Utilizes AI-enabled forecasting, workflow automation, and procurement analytics tools to improve purchasing accuracy, accelerate transaction processing, strengthen supplier visibility, and support data-driven decision-making within Empower’s highly regulated 503A and 503B environment.
Manages inventory replenishment activities, demand alignment, and planning coordination supporting operational continuity and production schedules. Applies AI-assisted forecasting, inventory analytics, and digital planning tools to reduce shortages, improve material availability, optimize purchasing responsiveness, and strengthen scalable supply chain execution across rapidly growing operational environments.
Partners with suppliers, warehouse teams, manufacturing operations, and planning stakeholders to maintain supply continuity and resolve material challenges proactively. Leverages AI-powered reporting, procurement dashboards, and workflow automation technologies to improve communication efficiency, strengthen supplier accountability, accelerate issue resolution, and support operational reliability across evolving business demands.
Identifies supplier risks, inventory vulnerabilities, and operational disruptions impacting manufacturing continuity, customer service, or procurement performance. Utilizes AI-enabled analytics, predictive insights, and trend monitoring tools to strengthen escalation responsiveness, improve contingency planning, reduce operational interruptions, and support scalable supply chain performance within fast-paced regulated environments.
Evaluates procurement workflows, purchasing activities, and operational processes to identify opportunities improving efficiency, scalability, and execution quality. Applies AI-powered automation, digital procurement systems, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce manual inefficiencies, enhance operational visibility, strengthen workflow consistency, and contribute measurable value supporting enterprise growth objectives.
Maintains accurate purchasing records, inventory data, supplier documentation, and operational reporting supporting compliance alignment and reliable decision-making. Leverages AI-assisted dashboards, ERP platforms, and analytics systems to improve reporting quality, strengthen operational transparency, enhance inventory visibility, and support disciplined procurement execution across complex operational environments.
Collaborates with Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance teams to support operational priorities, inventory alignment, and procurement responsiveness. Utilizes AI-enabled collaboration tools, operational dashboards, and reporting platforms to improve communication effectiveness, strengthen accountability, accelerate issue resolution, and align cross-functional execution supporting business continuity and customer satisfaction.
Supports production schedules, inventory planning initiatives, and supply chain priorities ensuring timely material availability and operational readiness. Applies AI-powered forecasting, workflow automation, and procurement analytics tools to improve planning responsiveness, strengthen execution consistency, reduce operational delays, and contribute scalable support across Empower’s rapidly expanding operations.
Expands procurement, planning, and operational expertise through training, technology adoption, and process improvement participation supporting high-performance execution within regulated environments. Demonstrates learning agility, execution rigor, and proactive problem solving while leveraging AI as a force multiplier improving efficiency, decision-making quality, and operational scalability across evolving business operations.