Buyer Retail Pharmacy

Southfield Service Center - Full time, day shift, hybrid position About the Unit The Retail/Ambulatory Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for pharmaceutical procurement, inventory optimization, shortage management, and implementation of cost-containment strategies across retail and ambulatory pharmacy operations. The role applies pharmacy-specific purchasing expertise to ensure medication availability, optimize inventory investment, support contract and preferred-product strategies, and identify opportunities to reduce pharmaceutical expense and waste. Working collaboratively with pharmacy leadership, clinical teams, Finance, Supply Chain, 340B, wholesalers, and suppliers, the Buyer supports reliable medication access while helping scale procurement and inventory practices to meet continued ambulatory pharmacy growth. Job Summary The job of the Buyer is to administer all procurement-related activities for their area of responsibility using independent judgment and analysis. This includes determining customer/project needs and expectations through consistent and direct customer contact or reporting tools; researching and preparing specifications for goods or services based on the needs assessment; obtaining competitive price quotes or applying contract pricing; evaluation and recommending the most appropriate and cost-effective alternatives; negotiating procurement details and managing relationships with vendors; and distributing purchase requisitions to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for processing. Maintain adequate inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. Coordinates procurement activities between user departments and vendors including such activities as researching and obtaining prices / quotes / product information, locating vendors for specialized products, assisting in vendor selection, determining best method of shipment, resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts and invoices and other related activities. Assists in the negotiation / maintenance of contracts. Ensure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility. Performs such individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization. Provides information to senior levels of management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures that patients, their families, visitors, customers, and employees are treated with kindness and respect. Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities. Ensures that work-performed supports Corewell Health's mission of Superior Quality Personal Care. Participates in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities. Qualifications • Required Associate's Degree or equivalent in Purchasing, or related business field 2 years of relevant experience office experience, preferable in related purchasing field or similar purchasing atmosphere. Required Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health. Preferred Lawson supply chain experience Preferred How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts di…

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