Purchasing Operations Buyer - Medical Center Buyer

Purchasing Operations Buyer - Medical Center Buyer

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Purchasing Operations Buyer - Medical Center Buyer

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Job Title

Purchasing Operations Buyer - Medical Center Buyer

Department

Retail Rx | OSU Outpatient Pharmacy CCCT

Scope of Position

The buyer supports The Ohio State University Outpatient Pharmacies with purchases of pharmaceutical supplies and services, assuring cost containment, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, directing end-users to approved products and vendors whenever possible. The buyer is responsible for daily processing of pharmaceutical supplies and services within the constraints of our primary and secondary vendor agreements, special requisitions and expediting orders if necessary in order to meet critical patient care and operational needs.

They monitor electronic orders in real-time and take necessary actions to prevent potential delays and pricing issues. This position will be responsible for routinely visiting pharmacies through the Columbus metropolitan area.

Position Summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) Department of Pharmacy’s mission is to improve people’s lives through pharmacy practice innovation, comprehensive medication education, and collaborative clinical and practice research. The Pharmacy Buyer works under the direction of the Associate Director of Retail and Specialty Pharmacy Finance and has purchasing purview for The Ohio State University Outpatient Pharmacies. The buyer supports The Ohio State University Outpatient Pharmacy with purchases of pharmaceutical supplies and services, assuring cost containment, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, directing end-users to approved products and vendors whenever possible.

The buyer is responsible for daily processing of pharmaceutical supplies and services within the constraints of our primary and secondary vendor agreements, special requisitions and expediting orders if necessary in order to meet critical patient care and operational needs.

They monitor electronic orders in real-time and take necessary actions to prevent potential delays and pricing issues.



Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 2-4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare or relevant field
• 1-2 years’ experience in pharmacy operations or as a pharmacy technician
• Pharmacy Technician certification (May receive after hire)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare or relevant field
• Relevant experience such as pharmaceutical care inventory management and/or purchasing
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Certification in a related field

Additional Information

Location:

Ackerman Rd, 600 (2435)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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