Activities include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: purchasing, inventory, distribution and record keeping for medications for the Pharmacy Department, initiating purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, receiving and distribution of supplies, processing purchase requisitions, authorizing
Operations. The Pharmacy Purchaser position manages the drug inventory, adjusting par levels as needed to meet the needs of the department to avoid stockouts and decreasing medication waste.

Keyskills: supply chain management management. customer service skills. maths knowledge negotiation skills. vendor development. sourcing. procurement. purchase management.