Pharmacy Buyer Senior

Pharmacy Buyer Senior

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for executing ambulatory care pharmaceutical procurement activities, including routine purchasing for Community, Specialty, and Home Infusion pharmacies; cell and gene therapy procurement and workflow optimization; drug supply chain discrepancy resolution; virtual inventory maintenance; NDC optimization for cost savings; and support for ambulatory drug shortage management and inventoryoperations.

The position also leads process improvement initiatives, supports strategic procurement projects and pharmacy expansion efforts, and collaborates with ambulatory care stakeholders to enhance procurement efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational performance.

The senior-level responsibilities build upon these core functions through functional supervision of ambulatory care buyers, department-wide subject matter expertise in Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance and associated systems, and expert consultation on purchasing strategies, regulatory requirements, and operational workflows.

This position will be a hybrid remote/on-site model.

Responsibilities*

Core functions (of Ambulatory Care Buyer):

• Participateinthefollowingpurchasingactivitieswithahighdegreeofindependence:

• Executeroutinepurchasingactivitiesforambulatorycarepharmacysites:

• CommunityPharmacy

• SpecialtyPharmacy(JoyRdServiceCenter)

• HomeInfusionPharmacy(HomeMed)

• Executepurchasingactivitiesforcellandgenetherapies(CAGT)

• Procurement

• Workflowoptimization

• Accountestablishment

• Investigateandresolvedrugsupplychainshipping/billingdiscrepanciesasidentifiedvia DSCSA software

• Maintainandupdateprocurementelementswithinvirtualinventorysoftware,including:

• Drugentries(NDC,pricing,etc.)

• Shortagenotes

• Inventorylevelassessments

• AnalyzeandimplementcostsavingsopportunitiesviaNDCoptimizationinambulatorycarepharmacies

• Provideprimarycross-coverageforotherambulatorycarebuyers

• Supportdrugshortagemanagementintheambulatorycarepharmacyspace

• SupportoperationsandinventorymanagementatJoyRdServiceCenter

• PerformotherdutiesandprojectsassignedbyPharmacySupplyChainManagerandAssistantDirector

Core functions (of Senior-level Ambulatory Care Buyer):

• AllcorefunctionsofAmbulatoryCareBuyer(aslistedabove)

• Functionalsupervisionofambulatorycarebuyers,servicing:

• Retail/CommunityPharmacy

• SpecialtyPharmacy

• HomeInfusionPharmacy

• ServeasdepartmentsubjectmatterexpertonDSCSA,includingbutnotlimited to:

• OwnerofDSCSApolicyandprocedures

• DSCSAcomplianceandauditingsystems

• GLNmanagementforUMHS

• T2MasterDataRepository SuperUserandsiteadmin forallUMHSsites

• Thirdparty softwaremaintenance

• Activelyparticipateindepartmentcommitteesbyactingasapharmacypurchasingexpertconsult.

• Provideprocurementcontentsupportforupcomingexpansionprojects,includingTroy Medical Center and One Epic

• Driveprocessimprovementsviapartnershipswithambulatorycarepharmacystakeholders

• Assistotherbuyers,actingasanexpertconsultant,withpurchasingmanagementactivities,including:

• Participateinthepreparationofperiodicfinancial,regulatory,activity&qualityassurancereports.

• Reviewstandardoperatingproceduresandworkflowstoidentifyareasforimprovement

• Investigatenewprogramsandtechnologiestofurtheroptimizeprocurementstrategies

• IndependentlyprocurespharmaceuticalsandancillarysuppliesforUMHpharmaciesatthe lowest cost and from reliable sources

• Independentlycoordinatesinstitution-wideprocurementactivities/initiatives

• Trainnewemployeesorstudents,asneeded.

• Collaborateandcommunicatewithteammemberseffectively.

• Participate in the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principlesthroughpositiveandrespectfulcontributioninallproblem-solvingandchange processes within the Department of Pharmacy Services.

• Maintaincompetencyin alljobfunctions

• PerformotherdutiesandprojectsassignedbyPharmacySupplyChainManagerandAssistantDirector

Required Qualifications*

Associate Level

• CompetencywithMicrosoftOfficeapplicationsincludingWord,Excel,PowerPoint,MicrosoftTeams as well as Google Docs

• CurrentvalidlicenseasapharmacytechnicianbytheStateofMichiganBoardofPharmacy,or eligibility to become licensed (refer to License and Certification section below).

• Gooddecision-makingskills

• Proficientcommunication,computerandbasicmathematicskills

Intermediate Level

• AllAssociateLevelQualifications

• Provenabilitytoeffectivelyworkwithmultiplestakeholdersinahigh-paced,dynamicever-changingenvironment

• Experiencewithpurchasingandinventorysoftwareandplatforms(e.g.,BDPyxisLogistics, Omnicell, Willow Ambulatory, etc.)

• 3-5ormoreyearsofrelevantpharmacy purchasingorrelevantexperience

Senior Level

• AllAssociateandIntermediateLevelQualifications

• 5+yearsofrelevantpharmacypurchasingorrelevantpharmacyexperience

• Experienceinleadership/functionaloversightofotheremployees

• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills

• Abilitytocollaboratewithotherhealthcareprofessionals

• Abilitytoorganizeandimplementlargescaleprojects

Desired Qualifications*

• Atleast2yearspharmacyexperience,preferablyinpurchasing/inventoryorequivalentexperience

• ExperienceandunderstandingofDSCSAsystemsandregulations

• Experienceinhandlingcomplexprocurementprocesses

• Ideal candidate will be patient-centered, highly motivated, team oriented, adaptable to change, innovative,andwillingtotakeontasks/responsibilitieswithautonomyandcreativityaswearea growing program, and the working environment will continue to change

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285098

Working Title

Pharmacy Buyer Senior

Job Title

Buyer Senior

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Pharmacy Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026

Career Interest

Pharmacy

Purchasing

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