Pharmacy Buyer 1

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

About The Position

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Pharmacy Buyer I to support pharmacy purchasing operations and ensure timely procurement of medications, supplies, equipment, and services that support patient care. Under direct supervision, the role works with approved suppliers and contracts to place purchase orders, maintain inventory levels, and support supply chain and pharmacy operations through accurate purchasing practices and effective supplier communication. The Pharmacy Buyer I contributes to product availability, purchasing compliance, inventory management, and the integrity of the pharmacy supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, or a related field, or four years of purchasing, inventory management, pharmacy, or related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Valid Pharmacy Technician Registration in the state of Idaho or state of practice.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain principles.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and inventory or purchasing systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacy staff, suppliers, receiving teams, and supply chain partners.
Commitment to high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
Ability to identify and escalate potential supply chain issues that may affect patient care or operational performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare, pharmacy, supply chain, or inventory management environment.

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders with approved suppliers for medications, pharmacy supplies, equipment, and related materials.
Support strategic sourcing initiatives through timely and accurate purchase order processing and follow-up activities.
Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels by following established demand plans and minimum order quantities.
Resolve routine purchase order issues among suppliers, pharmacy operations, and centralized purchasing functions.
Track, reschedule, expedite, or cancel purchase orders as needed to maintain supply continuity and accurate system records.
Verify order accuracy, confirm deliveries, and audit orders against purchase orders and receiving documentation.
Assist in resolving receiving discrepancies and shipment issues with receiving and inventory teams.
Communicate actual or potential supply disruptions, quality concerns, backorders, recalls, or supplier-related issues that could affect pharmacy operations or patient care.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation to support audits, regulatory requirements, and data integrity standards.
Develop an understanding of supplier capabilities, contractual agreements, and Supplier Relationship Management principles.
Support reporting and analysis of purchasing performance metrics and inventory-related data as assigned.
Assist with invoice discrepancy resolution and vendor account follow-up as needed.
Follow established purchasing policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.