Buyer - Pharmaceuticals

About A-S Medication Solutions:

A-S Medication Solutions (formerly Allscripts Medications) is an FDA-licensed / VAWD-accredited pharmaceutical wholesaler and re-packager. We assist healthcare organizations, in a variety of specialties, set-up and operate onsite medication dispensaries in order to improve medication adherence, convenience to their patients as well as present a revenue stream or cost savings to the organization. In addition to providing highest-quality unit dose medications we also provide products and services such as dispensing software, billing services, and mail order to provide a complete end-to-end package for our clients. We are licensed in and have clients located in all 50 states. Due to the US healthcare landscape, we have experienced massive growth in the past few years because of our ability to provide much needed pharmacy products and services at the patient point-of-care at a cost savings.

Job Title: Buyer

Job Overview:

The Buyer manages the procurement of bulk supplies, providing batch orders for plant manufacturing operations to meet sales and market demand. The role requires working with the ERP based inventory system to maintain optimum levels of bulk, finished goods and consumables.

The position requires updating purchase orders, work orders, inventory levels and processing receipts and returns.

Key Responsibilities

· Plans and aligns: Planning and prioritizing workload to place orders in a timely manner and cut batches to keep the work flow going

· Action Oriented: Takes on work responsibilities with a sense of urgency and works to find solutions for daily issues

· Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

· Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

· Team Player: Work with others in the buying team, escalating issues, participate in resolution and providing feedback to improve the process.

· Attention to details: The position requires a high level of attention to detail

Essential Duties

· Manage day to day activity that includes but is not limited to, placing bulk purchase orders, running MRP reports and cutting batches as needed.

· Timely ordering and related activity to avoid product back-order

· Maintaining and organizing daily receipts and ensuring the price and quantity are entered correctly

· Updating prices and other inputs in Alpha as needed

· Updating daily batches an ensuring process was done to completion

· Work collectively with the receiving teams to ensure all products are entered correctly and damaged products are processed for return

· Set up new vendors and work collectively with the Product Setup Team to ensure all “new” products are entered and ready for production

· Manage stocking levels appropriately as directed by Alpha and alert Purchasing Manager of any changes, such as increase in sales or discontinuation of product

· Actively search for alternative sources on all out-of-stock items and request assistance from Purchasing Manager when needed

· Maintain a cordial relation with direct suppliers and wholesaler contacts

· Manage returns and disposals where product is unacceptable and manage the supplier on ASM’s terms.

· Participate and provide input on supplier score card management and update

· Resolve Account Manager questions, concerns, or needs quickly and effectively, keeping open lines of communication internally.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must have the following:

5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain organization.

Utilize a computer, email, MS Word, MS Excel and ERP system.

Must be able to work at a desk/in office for 8 hours per day.

May be required to lift items up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Must work on site at Libertyville, IL location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000