Purchasing Jobs in Pomona, CA

Salary Range $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Category Purchasing - Procurement

Description

WHO WE ARE At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we’re more than a pharmacy — we’re a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we’re raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Founded in 2015, Polaris is proud to be locally and independently owned, with a growing national footprint. Our team thrives in a mission-driven environment where innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to making a real impact. We offer more than just a job — we provide competitive pay, robust benefits, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to grow with us.

Job Summary : The Purchasing Technician will be responsible for the direct purchasing of materials necessary to dispense medications to patients Duties / Responsibilities :

Order daily medication needs from wholesaler

Log and record all invoices and purchasing orders

Maintain correct amount of inventory

Follow current purchasing policies and procedures

Must be hands on individual, this is not a desk job

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Knowledge of brand name / generic medications

Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Able to work at a moderate speed.

Able to work during inclement weather.

Reliable

Detail-focused with analytical problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Able to physically perform light lifting.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High School diploma or equivalent required

Pharmacy technician licenses / certifications preferred but not required by state regulations and state of practice.

Previous pharmacy experience preferred (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk

May be necessary to work extended hours as needed

May lift and / or move up to 30 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.

Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.

Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS for full-time employees

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Career growth potential

Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines

Employee referral bonus program