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PharMerica · 21 hours ago

Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

PharMerica is a company dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. The Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator will manage pharmacy inventory, handle purchasing from wholesalers, and resolve issues related to procurement.

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Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate pharmacy inventory min/max levels, forecasting and purchasing from wholesaler and warehouse
Work any backorder drugs from the wholesaler or warehouse for substitution or procure within another pharmacy
Issue/problem resolution related to purchasing
Notify the wholesaler customer service of all products that are “temporary out” on a consistent basis
Notify the pharmacy management of any “temporary out’ shortages that could result in the potential need to change patient therapy
Update min/max levels as needed as determined by changes in volume or new business
Assist with implementing new contracts/programs to field locations
Monitor and manage strategic buy in programs and initiatives for the pharmacies
Set up in the system and acquire all new drug products needed by pharmacy
Identify additional cost savings opportunities or problem resolution to reduce cost/expense
Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Procurement knowledgeInventory managementProblem resolutionCost savings identificationCommunication skills

Required

Associate degree or two years of college education
One year of professional experience or Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
Tuition discounts & reimbursement
401(k)
Company Paid Time Off
Shift Differential
DailyPay
Pet Insurance
Employee wellness and discount programs

Company

PharMerica

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Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, PharMerica is one of the largest institutional pharmacy companies in the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$61.57M
Key Investors
Essex Woodlands Healthcare PartnersCHL Medical Partners
2014-09-26Acquired
2011-03-24Series Unknown· $7.07M
2007-06-12Series Unknown· $40M

Leadership Team

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Dale Padgett
Vice President, Strategic Accounts and Partnerships
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Angela Brewer
Human Resources Business Partner
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