Purchasing Operations Senior Buyer

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Pharmacy’s mission is to improve people’s lives through pharmacy practice innovation, comprehensive medication education, and collaborative clinical and practice research. The Department of Pharmacy is responsible for the ordering, receipt, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals throughout the OSUWMC. In addition, the Department is responsible to meet regulatory and enforcement requirements for the secure access of pharmaceuticals within the OSUWMC. This position will provide corporate inventory/procurement guidance for Havener Eye Institute clinics that administer medications within the medical center. Havener Eye Institute has approximately five clinics incurring approximately $5M in drug expenses annually. The Pharmacy Senior Buyer works under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager and has purchasing purview for the Havener Eye Institute. The buyer supports the clinics with purchases of pharmaceutical supplies and services, assuring cost containment, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, directing end-users to approved products and vendors whenever possible. The buyer is responsible for daily processing of pharmaceutical supplies and services within the constraints of our primary and secondary vendor agreements, special requisitions and expediting orders, if necessary, to meet critical patient care and operational needs. They monitor electronic orders in real-time and take necessary actions to prevent potential delays and pricing issues and manages medication recalls for the clinics. The buyer will also aid in approval of free medication/medication samples and aid in the inventory management of those medications. This role will provide daily onsite support and will be responsible for routinely visiting clinics throughout the Columbus metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare or relevant field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in pharmacy operations or as a pharmacy technician
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (may receive after hire)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare or relevant field
• Relevant experience such as working as pharmacy technician, pharmaceutical care inventory management, and prior purchasing experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate inventory/procurement guidance for Havener Eye Institute clinics that administer medications within the medical center
• Support the clinics with purchases of pharmaceutical supplies and services, assuring cost containment
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Direct end-users to approved products and vendors whenever possible
• Responsible for daily processing of pharmaceutical supplies and services within the constraints of primary and secondary vendor agreements
• Handle special requisitions and expediting orders, if necessary, to meet critical patient care and operational needs
• Monitor electronic orders in real-time and take necessary actions to prevent potential delays and pricing issues
• Manage medication recalls for the clinics
• Aid in approval of free medication/medication samples
• Aid in the inventory management of free medication/medication samples
• Provide daily onsite support
• Routinely visit clinics throughout the Columbus metropolitan area

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees