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Pharmacy Buyer

  • St Luke's Health - The Woodlands Campus
  • The Woodlands, Texas
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $25.30 - $35.74 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-462726
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Pharmacy
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (08:00am - 4:30pm)
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Pharmacy

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Buyer, you will coordinate the timely and accurate inventory of pharmacy and IV supplies.

Every day you will manage procurement, maintain optimal stock levels, support barcoding, act as an ordering expert, ensure regulatory documentation, and optimize cost efficiency within the pharmacy operating system.

To be successful in this role, you will meticulously manage inventory, ensure compliance, maintain a safe environment, and proactively stay updated on departmental policies and accreditations.

  • Coordinates all pharmaceutical ordering for the Pharmacy Department through hospital pharmacy employees via non-stock requisitions and is responsible for follow-up on these items.
  • Coordinates any applicable centralized purchasing of high cost, low use or nominally priced items for maximum efficiency and savings.
  • Procures emergency supplies involving suppliers and transportation of such merchandise. Reviews back order lists and procures merchandise from alternate vendor if necessary. Minimizes need for emergency purchases through close coordination with pharmacy staff.
  • Reviews and approves orders along with the Regional Procurement Manager from other hospitals to ensure contract compliance; shares information in a timely fashion with other pharmacy employees
  • Coordinates centralized procurement of medications that are in short supply, either through the wholesaler or direct via the manufacturer.
  • Meets inventory turn rate goals set regionally and system-wide.
  • Oversees all regional electronic pharmacy purchasing and troubleshoots electronic purchasing issues.
  • Maintains the electronic database including maintenance and update of 340B issues if applicable.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact with the carousel database vendor for software updates and regulatory ordering changes.
  • Trains and mentors the Pharmacy employees responsible for purchasing.
  • Trains new Pharmacy employees on the Carousel system.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert to resolve all technical electronic ordering questions
  • Provides guidance to the Pharmacy employees in reference to recalls and to addressing the lack of availability of certain products. Checks to see if the product is in stock at other hospitals when there is a lack of availability. Sends the product to the hospital that is out of stock. Works with the individual Pharmacy employees at the sites to identify and remove recalled stock and order the replacement products.
  • Maintains current contract files; reviews contract updates for cost savings opportunities.
  • Prepares and submits all billing documents in a timely manner to the Accounts Payable department.
  • Compiles usage figures from the wholesaler’s computer order entry system, reports and other purchasing documents; interviews vendors, reviews and compiles information on item sources for addition of products to the Formulary when requested.
  • Responsible for the timely reconciliation and maintenance of any loans or borrows from other locations.
  • Unpacks, prices, and rotates the medication stock received and oversees the stocking of the pharmacy department with assigned employee.
  • Ensures all items received are matched against department request sheet, packing list or invoice sent from wholesaler and reviews all printouts and lists for accuracy of pricing and receipt of product.
  • Tracks specific product line purchases as requested by pharmacy managers on an ongoing basis.
  • Resolves discrepancies with wholesaler representatives. Coordinates reconciliation within one month of occurrence.
  • Communicates with designated pharmacy personnel, buying group representatives and wholesaler representatives concerning contracting issues, product backorders, issues with rebates, etc.
  • Checks for outdated merchandise in assigned area on a monthly basis.
  • Deletes obsolete, recalled and/or discontinued pharmaceuticals, and returns these items to the wholesaler or the manufacturer for credit, using a reverse wholesaler service where applicable.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate, upon hire or
  • High School GED, upon hire and
  • Two years of pharmacy experience and
  • Pharmacy Technician: TX, upon hire and


Preferred

  • Two years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting and
  • Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, upon hire or
  • Associates Other or Equivalent experience, upon hire and
  • Pharmacy experience of at least 3 years of pharmacy experience with a history of pharmacy procurement
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire or
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire or
  • Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire
Where You'll Work

  The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.  

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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