Pharmacy Buyer

The Pharmacy Buyer will be responsible for administering 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.

• Determine customer/project needs and expectations through consistent and direct customer contact or reporting tools
• Research and prepare specifications for goods or services based on the needs assessment
• Obtain competitive price quotes or apply contract pricing
• Evaluate and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective alternatives
• Negotiate procurement details and manage relationships with vendors
• Distribute purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Purchasing, or related business field required
• 2 years of pharmacy purchasing experience or similar purchasing atmosphere required
• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health preferred
• Ideal candidate will be Pharmacy Technician possessing Full Pharmacy Technician License and Pharmacy Certification, such as PTCB Cert
• Ideal candidate will possess Associate's Degree in Purchasing or Equivalent Education
• Ideal candidate will possess Pharmacy Purchasing experience
• Specialty Pharmacy experience preferred

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.