Buyer Retail Pharmacy

Corewell Health • Southfield, MI

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Retail/Ambulatory Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for pharmaceutical procurement, inventory optimization, shortage management, and cost-containment strategies across retail and ambulatory pharmacy operations. The role uses pharmacy purchasing expertise to help ensure medication availability, optimize inventory investment, support contract and preferred-product strategies, and identify ways to reduce pharmaceutical expense and waste. The Buyer works with pharmacy leadership, clinical teams, Finance, Supply Chain, 340B, wholesalers, and suppliers to support reliable medication access and scalable procurement and inventory practices.

The Buyer administers procurement activities for their assigned area using independent judgment and analysis. This includes assessing customer and project needs; researching specifications for goods or services; obtaining competitive quotes or applying contract pricing; evaluating and recommending cost-effective alternatives; negotiating procurement details; managing vendor relationships; and distributing purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Purchasing or a related business field.
• Two years of relevant office experience; experience in a related purchasing field or similar purchasing environment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Spectrum Health.
• Lawson supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Coordinate procurement between user departments and vendors, including obtaining prices, quotes, and product information; locating vendors for specialized products; assisting with vendor selection; determining shipping methods; and resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Assist in negotiating and maintaining contracts.
• Monitor processes and services for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency, and participate in process and quality improvement activities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to operational efficiency and new services within areas of responsibility.
• Perform assignments as directed by management and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.
• Provide senior management with information about the implications of policies and procedures under development and recommend specific actions.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing study of the field and best practices, and complete required continuous training and education.
• Ensure required activity documentation is accurate and timely.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, customers, and employees with kindness and respect, and demonstrate teamwork and integrity.
• Ensure work supports Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement and related activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other goods and services.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree