Job: Pharmaceutical Buyer
Express Scripts

Jobing Description

Primary Functions: Responsible for pharmacy purchase on behalf of ESI for pharmacy supplies; Order and maintain adequate inventory levels to support the needs of pharmacy production. Monitor and forecast supply usage for the pharmacy to determine what and when supplies are needed to need demand. Develop a tracking mechanism to monitor pharmacy usage and spend. Report data monthly to the GM, Director of Operations and Purchasing Manager. Work with site management to set annual cost saving targets for the pharmacy. Introduce new products to pharmacy to insure customer satisfaction along with cost savings. Support RFP process as need; Participate in physical inventories as needed. Special projects as needed; Communication and coordination with other sites buyers; Assists pharmacy front end back end and contact centers with Client/Patient issues surrounding pharmacy supplies needs; Analyzes and recommends process improvement. Monitor and track inventory levels and solve all purchase order related issues, including backorder situations. Communicates all vendor product shortage status updates to appropriate functions. Matches PO, packing slip and invoice, resolves discrepancies prior to sending to finance.
Essential Functions: Establish purchasing requirements for pharmacy supplies, resolve all purchase order related issues; Reviews stock levels, open purchase orders, and sales levels and proactively determines order quantities; develop a tracking mechanism to monitor usage and spend for pharmacy supplies which includes a monthly physical inventory for all site supplies

Replenish, forecast and track monthly usage to determine what supplies are needed to meet the demands of the pharmacy, Verify receipt of product and cost per invoices, Match invoices, packing slips and purchase orders; Submit invoices to finance for payment; Replenish parts and all purchasing needs for HVF and Opt fill site mechanics; Order all office related supplies

Coordinates with pharmacy warehouse operations for timely receipt and put away of pharmacy supplies; Coordinate timely delivery with vendor, ESI warehouse and external storage area and oversees all offsite storage activity
Responds timely to urgent supply need, follow-up and resolve all back-order related issues; Communicate back-order issues to Purchasing Manager and Director of Operations; Create vendor performance matrix to track and monitor vendor related issues; Report to Purchasing Manager monthly

Resolve accounts payable issues with suppliers, including reconciliation of invoice to PO, supplier credits, and cycle counting of inventory to verify receipts.
Participate in the RFP process as needed, Vendor research; create bid templates, bid analysis and testing as needed



Skills / Requirements
High School Diploma plus four years experienced buyer or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Mgmt with minimum 2-3 years experienced as buyer/planner preferred
Experience in Healthcare Industry a plus
Experience in procurement, logistic and inventory management practices in a high volume environment
Ability to effectively utilize computers and develop spread sheets – Excel and Access
Good knowledge of Material/Production Planning and inventory/purchasing management techniques
Pharmacy experience a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet daily deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Certified fork lift driver

Name of Facility: East Jefferson General Hospital

City, State: Metairie, LA

I have 25 years experience in sales. I would like to work from home and am sure that I would be a great asset to your company. I have a college degree AA in Business, obtained in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Name of Facility: 24626 Walnut Street

City, State: Lomita, Ca. 90717

Years as a Buyer: 25 years in sales