Pharmacy Buyer 1 - 159589

Pharmacy Buyer I

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center | Boise, Idaho
Full-Time

Position Summary

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Pharmacy Buyer I to support pharmacy purchasing operations and ensure the timely procurement of medications, supplies, equipment, and services that support exceptional patient care. Under direct supervision, the Pharmacy Buyer I works with approved suppliers and contracts to place purchase orders, maintain inventory levels, and support supply chain and pharmacy operations through accurate purchasing practices and effective supplier communication.

This role serves as a key contributor in maintaining product availability, ensuring purchasing compliance, supporting inventory management initiatives, and helping preserve the integrity of the pharmacy supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

- Place purchase orders with approved suppliers for medications, pharmacy supplies, equipment, and related materials.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives through timely and accurate purchase order processing and follow-up activities.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels by following established demand plans and minimum order quantities.
- Resolve routine purchase order issues between suppliers, pharmacy operations, and centralized purchasing functions.
- Track, reschedule, expedite, or cancel purchase orders as needed to maintain supply continuity and accurate system records.
- Verify order accuracy, confirm deliveries, and perform audits against purchase orders and receiving documentation.
- Assist in resolving receiving discrepancies and shipment issues in collaboration with receiving and inventory teams.
- Communicate actual or potential supply disruptions, quality concerns, backorders, recalls, or supplier-related issues that could impact pharmacy operations or patient care.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation to support audits, regulatory requirements, and data integrity standards.
- Develop an understanding of supplier capabilities, contractual agreements, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) principles.
- Support reporting and analysis of purchasing performance metrics and inventory-related data as assigned.
- Assist with invoice discrepancy resolution and vendor account follow-up as needed.
- Follow established purchasing policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, or a related field; or
- Four (4) years of purchasing, inventory management, pharmacy, or related experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

- No prior purchasing experience required.
- Experience in a healthcare, pharmacy, supply chain, or inventory management environment is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

- Valid Pharmacy Technician Registration in the state of Idaho (or state of practice) required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Basic understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain principles.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and inventory or purchasing systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacy staff, suppliers, receiving teams, and supply chain partners.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
- Ability to identify and escalate potential supply chain issues that may affect patient care or operational performance.

Why Join St. Luke’s?

At St. Luke’s, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. The Pharmacy Buyer I role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to patient care by helping ensure the reliable availability of medications and pharmacy supplies while developing valuable healthcare supply chain expertise.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.