Pharmacy Buyer

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Pharmacy Purchasing Team The Corewell Health West Pharmacy Purchasing Team is comprised of 7 Pharmacy Buyers and 6 Pharmacy Stock Technicians located at Butterworth and Blodgett Hospitals. The Pharmacy Purchasing Team currently supports 12 Hospital Pharmacies and multiple Oncology/Infusion Centers and Medical Group Clinics. The Team enjoys fast-paced positions requiring the ability to multitask and to be flexible, adaptable, and quick-witted. Scope of Work The job of the Buyer is to administer all procurement-related activities for their area of responsibility using independent judgment and analysis. This includes determining customer/project needs and expectations through consistent and direct customer contact or reporting tools; researching and preparing specifications for goods or services based on the needs assessment; obtaining competitive price quotes or applying contract pricing; evaluation and recommending the most appropriate and cost-effective alternatives; negotiating procurement details and managing relationships with vendors; and distributing purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing. Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. Coordinates procurement activities between user departments and vendors including such activities as researching and obtaining prices / quotes / product information, locating vendors for specialized products, assisting in vendor selection, determining best method of shipment, resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts and invoices and other related activities. Assists in the negotiation / maintenance of contracts. Ensure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization. Provides information to senior levels of management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect. Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities. Ensures that work-performed supports Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Purchasing, or related business field
• 2 years of relevant experience office experience, preferable in related purchasing field or similar purchasing atmosphere.
• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health.

Nice To Haves

• Lawson supply chain experience
• Ideal candidate will be a Pharmacy Technician possessing both Full Pharmacy Technician License and Pharmacy Certification, such as PTCB or ExCPT, or will obtain in 6 Months from Hire Date
• Ideal candidate will possess Pharmacy Buyer or Pharmacy Purchasing experience
• Seeking someone who will be focused, able to multitask, self-motivated, and an "outside the box" thinker and someone who works well in a team setting and is able to contribute on both an individual and team basis

Responsibilities

• Administer all procurement-related activities for their area of responsibility using independent judgment and analysis.
• Determine customer/project needs and expectations through consistent and direct customer contact or reporting tools
• Research and prepare specifications for goods or services based on the needs assessment
• Obtain competitive price quotes or applying contract pricing
• Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective alternatives
• Negotiate procurement details and managing relationships with vendors
• Distribute purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing
• Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate procurement activities between user departments and vendors
• Assist in the negotiation / maintenance of contracts
• Ensure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; engages in process and quality improvement activities.
• Make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.
• Perform such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization.
• Provide information to senior levels of management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action.
• Engage in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Ensure that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect.
• Demonstrate teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities.
• Ensure that work-performed supports Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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