Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing Specialist

Position Details

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 6:00pm

Salary: $58,000 – $65,000

Location:

Guardian Pharmacy – 8599 Prairie Trail Dr., Englewood, CO 80112

Final date to receive applications:
July 31, 2026

• Continuously manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels in response to utilization, shortages, backorders, recalls and waste prevention.
• Review purchasing dashboards and run reports to monitor purchasing metrics.
• Interpret and analyze data to identify opportunities to maximize cost savings and improve inventory turns.
• Navigate, review and evaluate data in the Surecost purchasing system to assess purchasing options.
• Place daily orders for medication and supplies accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage purchasing spend to maximize margin and ensure compliance with generic and warehouse purchasing targets.
• Review, update and maintain the drug file to ensure a clean and accurate formulary.
• Identify issues or errors, update NDCs in a timely manner and audit for accuracy.
• Respond to and manage brand purchases in advance of price increases and generic events to minimize inventory impact and maximize margin.
• Communicate relevant updates and problem resolution concerning product availability, pricing and alternatives to pharmacy staff.
• Coordinate returns of overstocked or mis‑ordered items to vendors for credit when possible.
• Process and arrange for expired and recalled inventory to be returned for credit or disposal.
• Coordinate and organize quarterly physical inventory, including turnover, cycle‑count accuracy, purchase versus dispense reporting and par‑level updates.
• Perform audit counts to maintain a perpetual reordering system.
• Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices.
• Attend monthly calls and in‑person annual meetings with Support Services Purchasing to stay abreast of updates and current issues related to purchasing.
• Utilize information, reporting and tools provided to manage purchasing spend effectively.
• Maintain all policies and procedures for the functional area.
• Work independently and exercise independent judgment to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

• Work Ethic/Integrity – intrinsic drive to excel aligned with company values.
• Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines while maintaining strong team orientation.
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and act as a trusted advisor.
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both strategic and functional levels.
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Math, Economics, Statistics, Business, or similar) preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements) required.
• National Certification (PTCB) preferred.

• 1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience).
• Advanced proficiency in pharmacy operations system (Sure Cost/Frameworks/QS1) preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and deliver on deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capacity to excel in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Quality‑minded; motivated to seek out errors, inquire about inaccuracies and resolve as appropriate.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Requires up to 10% travel by ground.
• Work flexible hours as needed.

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (full‑time employees working 30+ hours/week).
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company‑paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability and optional Short‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund).
• Time off: paid holidays and sick days.
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service.

Guardian Pharmacy Services is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons, without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.