Pharmacy Purchaser

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

The Pharmacy Purchaser ensures the pharmacy is stocked with all needed pharmaceuticals and supplies; is responsible for the cost-effective purchase of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies and tracks and replenishes inventory. The Pharmacy Purchaser plays an integral role in managing inventory procedures purchasing inventory controlling costs and working with pharmaceutical vendors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Places orders and handles routine purchase orders
• Verifies order fulfillment and checks invoices
• Initiates and implements quality improvement as it relates to purchasing
• Remains cognizant of market fluctuations that impact prices
• Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price availability and delivery schedule
• Populates inventory records for use in the pharmacy and updates prices
• Prepares purchase orders and bid requests
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with users vendors and others to determine the source of the issue and identifies an appropriate corrective action
• May approve invoices for payment
• May automate invoicing and purchasing procedures
• May transfer drugs between pharmacies
• Maintains confidentiality in dealing with all clients and company information

Skills/Abilities:

• Service-oriented with a high degree of interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to procure supplies materials and pharmaceuticals for the pharmacy
• Maintain interface with vendors to ensure the procurement of high-quality merchandise expedient delivery and dependable service at optimum price
• Negotiate contractual arrangements between the organization and selected vendors committing funds up to authorized limits
• High professional ethics and standards
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy software and reporting system
• Understand and maintain confidentiality regarding patient medications and illnesses (HIPAA)
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management associates clients and the general public
• Ability to exhibit and command common courtesy professionalism and respect when interacting with vendors and associates
• Proficiency in reading writing and speaking is required

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in a related field or in a related area

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Certified Pharmacy Technician licensure

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer

SelectQuote Core Values:

Service: We create positive customer experiences.

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks.

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment.

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.