Pharmacy Buyer Blodgett

Buyer

The job of the Buyer is to administer all procurement-related activities for their area of responsibility using independent judgment and analysis. This includes determining customer / project needs and expectations through consistent and direct customer contact or reporting tools; researching and preparing specifications for goods or services based on the needs assessment; obtaining competitive price quotes or applying contract pricing; evaluation and recommending the most appropriate and cost-effective alternatives; negotiating procurement details and managing relationships with vendors; and distributing purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing.

The Buyer will :

• Review cost opportunities continuously (contract, wholesaler, direct, alternative)
• Manage all aspects of daily medication orders from wholesaler
• Place specialty drug orders through outside vendors
• Coordinate medication procurement for local clinics associated with respective work locations
• Actively participate in replacement program opportunities
• Coordinate medication recall process
• Oversee medication returns to vendors and wholesaler
• Complete IDB and Invoices as necessary for product transfers and new purchases
• Ensure all medication barcodes are in the formulary database to support BCMA
• Record necessary information for compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (Packing slips to Tracelink)
• Oversee controlled substances ordering and required documentation in collaboration with PIC (Pharmacist in Charge)
• Monitor, communicate, and manage drug shortages in collaboration with Pharmacy Operations and Clinical Pharmacy Operations
• Point of contact for revenue coordinators, rev integrity, and willow for questions related to medication purchases to support medication charge life cycle.
• Lead / Attend weekly system-level Pharmacy Purchasing Huddle
• Handle formulary change management process in Inventory software in collaboration with Inventory Coordinators
• Create accounts as necessary to support ongoing adjustments in purchasing and 340b compliance
• Take the lead in identifying opportunities in process improvements
• Cross coverage responsibility for buyer colleagues
• Weekend purchasing

Additionally, the Buyer will :

Qualifications :

How Corewell Health cares for you

Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Administration - Pharmacy Business Services

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Sunday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends