Procurement Specialist Pharmacy

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: Procurement Specialist Pharmacy
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
• Required Travel: No

A Brief Overview:
The Procurement Specialist - Pharmacy will play a crucial role in managing the procurement process for pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical supplies, and related items to support the efficient and safe operation of our healthcare services. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a strong understanding of pharmacy procurement practices, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with the pharmacy department to identify and source pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical supplies, and related items.
• Ensure the procurement process adheres to all pharmacy-specific regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain relationships with pharmaceutical suppliers and wholesalers to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions.
• Monitor and manage pharmacy inventory levels, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and prevent shortages.
• Evaluate the performance of pharmaceutical suppliers and wholesalers, tracking delivery times and product quality.
• Negotiate contracts with pharmaceutical vendors to ensure the best pricing and terms.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical supplies, and related items.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy department to ensure the procurement of high-quality pharmaceutical products and supplies.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to medication quality and compliance.
• Stay informed about pharmacy industry regulations, compliance requirements, and procurement standards.
• Ensure that all pharmacy procurement activities adhere to hospital policies and legal guidelines.
• Generate procurement reports to track pharmaceutical spending, vendor performance, and cost savings.

What you will need:

• Bachelors Degree Pharmacy Preferred
• PTCB certification preferred. Pharmacy Technician Registration
  Preferred

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.