The Pharmacy Buyer ensures adequate levels of drugs and supplies are available in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and that purchases do not exceed budget. Liaisons between buyers and manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Being a Pharmacy Buyer requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Requires a high school diploma. In addition, Pharmacy Buyer typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Pharmacy Buyer's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Position Summary
The Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPI(s).
**Essential Functions/Key Deliverables**
Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.
Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiates pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and makes recommendations for awards.
Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtains written acknowledgements from suppliers.
Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery.
Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. Champion procurement reporting and metrics.
Manages suppliers for price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
Performs other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.
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