Pharmacy Buyer

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Buyer oversees the purchasing and ongoing management of medications and pharmacy supplies to ensure efficient pharmacy operations and continuity of patient care. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels by conducting regular inventory reviews and establishing appropriate PAR levels. The Pharmacy Buyer collaborates closely with Materials Management, third-party vendors, wholesalers, and pharmacy team members across the health system to ensure timely procurement and issue resolution. Additionally, the position seeks and supports cost‑control opportunities through effective purchasing strategies and inventory optimization while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements. The Pharmacy Buyer also performs other duties as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• 2 years of work experience
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
• Ability to perform bending at the waist (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent)
• Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
• Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions)

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the purchasing and inventory management of medications and pharmacy supplies.
• Ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy operations and supporting high-quality patient care.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory levels by conducting regular inventory reviews and establishing appropriate PAR levels.
• Fostering strong vendor relationships with third-party vendors and wholesalers.
• Identifying cost-containment opportunities through effective purchasing strategies and inventory optimization.
• Collaborating closely with Materials Management and pharmacy team members across the health system.
• Ensuring timely procurement and issue resolution.
• Maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of pharmacy operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees