Pharmacy Purchasing Agent jobs in Virginia
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)
Recently Added Pharmacy Purchasing Agent jobs
Purchasing Agent
- Ferguson
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Newport, VA
FULL_TIME
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Job Posting:
We are currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent. As a Purchasing Agent, you will provide support to our regional and market distribution centers and our Blended branches by purchasing products to ensure inventory service level goals are met. If you have excellent customer service skills, strong critical thinking skills and experience juggling multiple requests while still meeting urgent deadlines, this is a great opportunity to grow with an industry leader.
Locations:
This position is a Hybrid role based out of our Portland, OR location, in accordance with the Ferguson Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote. Please see below requirements for more information on hybrid work possibilities.
Responsibilities- Place purchase orders for a large territory from centralized, regional office
- Compile and maintain information and records to prepare purchase orders
- Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain key relationships
- Aid in resolving payable discrepancies
- Work within team setting, managing high volume of email requests via Outlook
- Identify low-cost freight-saving options
- Manage file maintenance for products bought from the vendor, including pricing
- Manage system settings governing buy quantities and inventory levels to achieve company goals for customer service, inventory, and service levels
- Work closely with individual locations to ensure purchasing related questions/issues are addressed
- Expedite purchase orders to meet customer needs
- Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety standards and policies, ensuring the safety of the associate and others
- Display high levels of customer service collaborating with internal customers
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred
- Prior knowledge of construction industry products, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or appliances
- Prior purchasing or buying experience, especially supporting a region or multiple stores, a huge plus
- Strong computer proficiency including use of Microsoft applications and navigating multiple software systems, required
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel, such as use of v-lookups, concatenate and pivot tables, a plus
- Experience with Oracle, SAP, Logility or similar purchasing software, a plus
- Strong interpersonal & customer service skills and a team-centric mentality
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
- Hybrid candidates should be aware that our main offices are in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. This may require schedule flexibility for onboarding and training as well as team meetings. Hybrid candidates are expected to be in office 3 days per week.
- The candidate must be flexible to work in the time zone based on the territory assigned.
- Hybrid candidates must have high speed internet connection.
- Future in-office requirements are TBD and are subject to change.
Pay Range:
$3,600.00 - $8,181.80
Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information
- 4 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- USAJOBS
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Dahlgren, VA
FULL_TIME
- DutiesYou will analyze purchase requests for adequate purchase descriptions, proper authorizations, proper funding, and other special approvals to ensure compliance with current procurement regulation...
- 1 Day Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Isle of Wight County
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Isle of Wight, VA
FULL_TIME
- The Purchasing Agent is responsible for performing advanced professional procurement services for the County. Duties also include complex and specialized work in the procurement of a variety of suppli...
- 1 Month Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Patient First Corporation
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Allen, VA
FULL_TIME
- The responsibilities for this job include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain inventory stock levels as well as ordering all warehouse inventory. Maintaining warehouse locations. Creating...
- 12 Days Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Pisces Healthcare Solutions
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Sterling, VA
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionPisces Healthcare Solutions is a medical equipment and supply distributor supporting our VA hospital system. We are a veteran owned small business and a government contractor. We serve thos...
- 1 Month Ago
Purchasing Agent
- Tread Corporation
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Roanoke, VA
FULL_TIME
- Tread Corporation is a manufacturer of bulk handling equipment focused on servicing the explosives industry on a worldwide basis with Tread equipment operating in all reaches of the globe. Corporate o...
- 18 Days Ago
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About Virginia
Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacy Purchasing Agent jobs
$51,985 to $63,458
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What does a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent do?
Pharmacy Purchasing Agent in Las Vegas, NV
Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.
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Pharmacy Purchasing Agent in Danbury, CT
Develops and maintains inventory management processes and cost controls with Pharmacy departments such as order templates, product standardization, stockless/JIT distribution, etc, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries of supplies.
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Pharmacy Purchasing Agent in Provo, UT
The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent will service the Medical Center staff and its patients in a timely and ethical fashion.
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