Pharmacy Buyer - Centralized Services - Pharmacy Admin - Full Time - Days

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Director of Pharmacy Finance.

POSITION SUMMARY

Delivers outstanding service by efficiently processing purchase orders for requested supplies, equipment, services, and other essential items for all ProMedica System business units. Ensures timely delivery of goods and services by coordinating necessary actions. Educates and trains requesters on procurement processes and the Infor system.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

• Creates purchase orders from user requests; sets deadlines and expedites open orders, as necessary.
• Coordinates with pharmacy vendors and local pharmacy staff to resolve backorder delays and effectively communicates backorder issues to stakeholders.
• Engages with vendors to obtain information on products or services, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Works through Open PO reports to resolve orders past the expected delivery date by collaborating with vendors, business units and Accounts Payable.
• Resolves purchase order discrepancies with the receiving department.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable to address invoice/PO discrepancies.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining department online files.
• Ensures an uninterrupted supply flow.
• Participate in yearly inventory at their respective facilities with quarterly on-site visits.
• As applicable, understands the 340B program and works to maintain compliance with regulations surrounding the program. Reports savings metrics to director/manager and works with system to maximize opportunity.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Skills: Must possess strong analytical ability and be capable of using PC programs such as MS Office. Experience with wholesale ordering, such as Cencora, Cardinal, etc.

Years of Experience: 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain

License: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certification: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is a plus.

Skills: Experience with MS Excel.

Years of Experience: 7+ years purchasing experience is desirable.

License: N/A

Certification: 340B Apexus University

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: N/A

Physical Demands: N/A

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.  For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace