Divisional Purchasing Manager

MedWiz Mgmt LLC • Woodridge, IL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

MedWiz is the premier pharmacy partner for long-term-care communities that share our commitment and priority to patient-care first. We have transformed the conventional medication management process by being high-touch and patient -focused. At MedWiz we work tirelessly to streamline the often-disjointed communication process between the integral stakeholders in the medication ordering and administration life-cycle. We accomplish this by simplifying processes, educating and communicating frequently. Our comprehensive technology solutions and breadth of pharmaceutical products and services – allow us to be nimble and creative in offering the right service everyone of our unique customer needs. MedWiz understands its customers’ needs and has the industry’s highest standards – with strict adherence to federal and state regulations.

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Divisional Purchasing Manager to join our team. As the Divisional Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of medication purchasing and inventory control across multiple locations. This includes monitoring inventory levels, implementing efficient inventory systems, reviewing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, supplier management, personnel management, and negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in purchasing and inventory management, preferably in a pharmacy or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling principles related to inventory management.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and other inventory software.
• Experience in sourcing products from suppliers and managing supplier relationships
• Experience in managing teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Travel expectation 10-20%

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and approve purchase orders on a daily basis while maintaining days on hand goals.
• Review, audit, and approve customer returns on a monthly basis.
• Train and supervise purchasing staff members across a divisional range of pharmacies (up to 3).
• Be responsible for and drive improvement to pharmacy specific KPIs such as Days on Hand, Owes, and receiving response times.
• Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
• Provide support to customer service when it pertains to item availability and pricing
• Assist with the creation and training of department specific SOPs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and plan for future inventory needs
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory movement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager