Pharmacy Purchasing Agent liaisons between buyers and manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Ensures adequate levels of drugs and supplies are available in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and that purchases do not exceed budget. Being a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent requires a high school diploma. Requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Additionally, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
General Job Description | |
The Purchasing Agent will perform duties relating to all functions of Purchasing & Inventory Control. These tasks will be executed by the development, implementation, input & maintenance of purchasing files, records, inventory control files, Bill of Materials, and related documents. | |
Purchasing Agent Duties: - Obtain pricing and availability of components as requested by the sales department. - Attend kick-off meetings to identify long lead time items and answer availability questions. - Obtain drawings/instructions of components as requested by engineering. - Issue material from recaps when jobs are complete. - Close work orders as production completes them. - Order long lead time components. - Work to obtain best pricing/value of components needed. - Review bill of material, sales order, and quote to make sure they match and to check for errors. - Order job specific components once engineering releases the job. - Create new part numbers/descriptions in Global Shop, as necessary. - Enter purchase orders into Global Shop. - Check and order stock inventory as needed. - Follow up to make sure product will be received in time to meet deadlines. - Work with warehouse to ensure correct product is received. - Purchase last minute items as assembly requires. - Work with accounting to reconcile invoices with purchase orders and packing slips. - Transfer inventory to new locations in Global Shop as it is moved. - Adjust inventory quantities in Global Shop whenever necessary. - At time of physical inventory: assist inventory teams by answering questions, identifying parts, identifying unit of measure, and counting areas. - Upon completion of physical inventory: enter data from the hard copies into Global Shop - Work with the warehouse to locate inventory efficiently. - Assists Warehouse as necessary. |