Purchasing Specialist - Pharmacy - Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Brighton, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Pharmacy of Eastern Michigan is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage pharmacy purchasing and inventory under limited supervision. The role ensures adequate inventory to meet operational needs while maintaining targeted inventory levels and contributing to budgeted margins through cost-effective purchasing. The position is based in Brighton, Michigan, and works Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The specialist monitors purchasing activity, evaluates purchasing options and data, places medication and supply orders, and manages inventory issues such as shortages, backorders, recalls, overstock, and expired products. The role also maintains accurate drug files, purchase orders, and invoices; coordinates physical inventory and audits; and communicates product availability, pricing, and alternatives to pharmacy staff. The position requires independent judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. It may require up to 10% ground travel and flexible hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 1 year of related experience; an advanced degree may substitute for experience.
Pharmacy Technician license, certification, or registration as required by state requirements.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including identifying errors, investigating inaccuracies, and resolving them as appropriate.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to travel by ground up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a similar field.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).
Advanced proficiency in pharmacy operations systems such as SureCost, Frameworks, or QS1.
Leadership, relationship-building, strategic planning, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork attributes.

Responsibilities

Continuously manage inventory levels in response to utilization, shortages, backorders, recalls, and waste prevention.
Review purchasing dashboards and run reports to monitor purchasing metrics.
Analyze purchasing data to identify cost savings and improve inventory turns.
Use the SureCost purchasing system to evaluate purchasing options.
Place daily medication and supply orders accurately and on time.
Manage purchasing spend to maximize margin and comply with generic and warehouse purchasing targets.
Review, update, and maintain the drug file and formulary; identify errors and update NDCs promptly.
Audit purchasing records for accuracy.
Manage brand purchases in advance of price increases and generic events, under direction from Support Services Purchasing.
Communicate product availability, pricing, alternative products, updates, and resolutions to pharmacy staff.
Coordinate timely returns of overstocked or mis-ordered items to vendors and seek full credit when possible.
Process and arrange returns or disposal of expired and recalled inventory.
Coordinate quarterly physical inventory, including reviews of turns, cycle count accuracy, purchase-versus-dispense reporting, and par levels.
Perform audit counts to maintain the perpetual reordering system.
Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices.
Attend monthly calls and an in-person annual meeting with Support Services Purchasing.
Use available information, reporting, and tools to manage purchasing spend effectively.
Maintain policies and procedures for the functional area.
Work independently and exercise judgment to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.