ob Summary

The Purchasing and Inventory Specialist supports pharmacy operations by managing purchasing, inventory control, and automated dispensing systems across multiple pharmacy locations. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, cost-effective purchasing, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted medication availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing and inventory ordering for pharmacy locations
• Maintain accurate inventory records and improve inventory metrics
• Monitor medication expirations and rotate inventory as needed
• Coordinate inventory audits, transfers, and discrepancy resolution
• Manage Omnicell inventory, audits, user access, and system requests
• Track out-of-stock and short-supply medications
• Generate inventory and expiration reports
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy policies and USP storage guidelines
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, vendors, and analysts

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ year of inventory or procurement experience (pharmacy or healthcare preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and inventory system skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical inventory and storage requirements
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $25–$30 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional Sunday rotation
• Travel: Up to 15%