Purchasing Supervisor

BrightSpring Health Services•Albany, NY

About The Position

Our Company PharMerica Overview Are you passionate about finding ways to reduce costs, streamline processes, and ensure a consistent supply of inventory for the patients we serve? Purchasing is focused on acquiring and stocking inventory in support of our customers and providing high-level service to our teammates in support of the operation. This position will oversee the Purchasing team. Join our group of dedicated professionals and apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three or more years’ experience in LTC pharmacy
two or more years’ experience in LTC purchasing preferred
Advanced understanding of pharmacy procurement and inventory
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Strong workflow and performance management skills as well as scheduling skills
As required by state regulations and business needs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and supervises all Purchasing department staff and operations
Manages physical inventory counts including reconciliation of reporting metrics to corporate Purchasing/Accounting departments
Maintains appropriate pharmacy inventory min/max levels, forecasting and purchasing from wholesaler and warehouse
Maintains appropriate inventory levels in accordance with out-of-stock tolerances and days-on-hand metrics
Works with any backordered drugs from the wholesaler or warehouse for substitution or procure within another pharmacy
Resolves any issues related to purchasing from internal and external customers
Manages and troubleshoots pharmacy perpetual inventory system including cycle counts
Notifies the pharmacy management of any “temporary out’ shortages that could result in the potential need to change patient therapy
Manages vendor relations
Oversees non-pharmacy related purchasing for the support of the operation
Ensures that customer returns are re-stocked in a timely manner
Responsible for maintenance and QA of pharmacy formulary
Assists with implementing new contracts/programs to field locations
Responsible for verification of monthly expiring medication check for all pharmacy inventory
Monitors strategic buy-in programs and initiatives for the pharmacy
Logs information in the system and acquires all new drug products needed by pharmacy
Identifies additional cost savings opportunities or problem resolution to reduce cost/expense
Performs other tasks as assigned by Manager