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Strive Compounding Pharmacy · 4 weeks ago

Capex Equipment Buyer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

2+ years exp

Strive Pharmacy is a rapidly growing 503A pharmacy organization dedicated to providing personalized medicine solutions. The Capex Equipment Buyer is responsible for negotiating, purchasing, and coordinating delivery of capital equipment and automation across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations and managing vendor relationships.

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Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end purchasing process for capital equipment and automation, once scope, specifications, and preferred solutions are defined by internal stakeholders

Develop and issue RFQs/RFPs to qualified vendors based on approved requirements and equipment shortlists

Lead commercial evaluation of vendor proposals (pricing, terms, warranties, service, delivery), escalating technical questions to the internal subject matter expert who owns requirements

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, service/maintenance agreements, and other commercial terms to optimize total cost of ownership and support aggressive growth targets

Create and manage purchase orders, track order status, and coordinate delivery, installation, and start-up timelines with Operations, Facilities, IT, and vendors

Maintain an approved vendor list for major equipment categories (e.g., pharmacy automation, compounding hoods, refrigerators/freezers, monitoring systems, cleanroom and lab equipment)

Partner with Finance to align purchases with approved capital budgets, forecast cash flow, and support leadership reporting on capex commitments and spend

Maintain organized records of quotes, contracts, POs, warranties, and service agreements to support audits and management review

Monitor supplier performance related to on-time delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to agreed terms; escalate and assist in resolving issues

Ensure all purchasing activity follows company policies and supports compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations and quality standards (503A, USP, state board requirements), as communicated by internal experts

Qualification

Negotiating contractsVendor managementPurchasing processSupply chain managementFinancial conceptsCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingAttention to detailOrganization skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience

2-4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain

Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, pricing, and commercial terms for high-value purchases

Strong understanding of basic financial concepts (capex vs. opex, ROI, total cost of ownership)

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines across several locations in a fast-growth environment

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and vendor management skills

High attention to detail, strong organization, and comfort working within defined approval and compliance frameworks