Pharmacy Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

What Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.

The Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.

The Pharmacy Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator will manage purchasing responsibilities for the pharmacy. The ideal candidate has a pharmacy technician background with knowledge of medications. This role is located at the Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC) in Tewksbury, MA. This is a full time position Monday - Friday, day shift.

• Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system.
• Performs various pharmacy technician related functions.
• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
• Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Massachusetts pharmacy technician license required.
• PTCB certified, or ability to obtain certification preferred.
• Pharmacy purchasing experience preferred.
• Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• May require vendor credentialing.

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks.
• Works on routine assignments that require basic problem resolution.
• Refers to policies and past practices for guidance.
• Receives general direction on standard work; receives detailed instruction on new assignments.
• Consults with supervisor or senior peers on complex and unusual problems.

Anticipated hourly range: $17.60 per hour - $29.23 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 02/09/2026
* if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.