Guardian Pharmacy · 5 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist
St.Cloud, Minnesota
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $58K/yr
1+ years expGuardian Pharmacy is one of the nation’s largest long-term care pharmacy services providers, focusing on innovative medication management solutions. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing and inventory management, ensuring sufficient supply levels to meet operational needs while contributing to cost-effective purchasing.
Assisted LivingElder CareHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Continuously manage and maintain appropriate levels of inventory in response to ongoing utilization, shortages, backorders, recalls, and waste prevention
Review Purchasing dashboards and run reports to monitor purchasing metrics. Interpret and analyze data to identify opportunities to maximize cost savings and improve inventory turns
Navigate, review, and evaluate data provided in Surecost purchasing system to assess purchasing options. Place daily orders for medication and supplies in an accurate and timely manner. Manages purchasing spend to maximize margin and ensure compliance with generic and warehouse purchasing targets
Review, update, and maintain drug file to ensure clean and accurate formulary. Identify issues/errors and update NDCs in a timely manner. Audit for accuracy
Under direction from Support Services Purchasing, respond to and manage brand purchases in advance of price increases and generic events, to minimize inventory impact and maximize margin
Communicate relevant updates and problem resolution concerning product availability, pricing, and alternative products to pharmacy staff
Coordinate returns of overstocked/mis-ordered items to appropriate vendor in a timely manner to ensure full credit when possible
Process and arrange for expired and recalled inventory to be returned for credit or disposal
Coordinate and organize quarterly physical inventory. This includes quarterly updates to review turns, cycle count accuracy, purchase versus dispense reporting, and par level updates
Perform audit counts to maintain perpetual reordering system
Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices
Attend monthly calls and in person annual meeting with Support Services Purchasing to stay abreast of updates and current issues related to purchasing. Uses information, reporting and tools provided to effectively manage purchasing spend
Maintain all policies and procedures for functional area
Work independently and exercise independent judgement to resolve issues and deliver deadlines
Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors, inquire about inaccuracies and resolve as appropriate
Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
Leadership – ability to lead project teams to deadlines, while maintaining strong team orientation
Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become 'trusted advisor'
Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree (Math, Economics, Statistics, Business, or similar)
Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB)
Advanced proficiency in pharmacy operations system (SureCost/Frameworks/QS1)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
Paid holidays and sick days
Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
Company
Guardian Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy offers medication management services for long-term pharmacy care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$217.5MKey Investors
Regions Bank
2025-05-22Post Ipo Secondary· $157.5M
2024-09-26IPO
2018-07-16Debt Financing· $60M
Leadership Team
Doug Towns
Vice President, General Counsel & Senior Compliance Officer
Jeff Tuch
VP - Purchasing & Payor Relations
Recent News
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