What Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.

The Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Whidbey Hospital and we are currently looking for a Pharmacy Purchaser to work 40 hours a week. Schedule would be Monday-Friday typically 8:30AM-5PM.

Responsibilities

Procurement buying of medication for inpatient and outpatient pharmacy departmentsIn charge of ordering and inventory oversightPerform monthly auditsSupply drugs to 10 different clinicsTaking lead on annual inventoryHandles interdepartmental billingTeam coordinator for 340b compliance regarding drug purchasingHandles account management for outside source drug managingLead on receiving patient assistance program drugsProcurement of non-drug suppliesParticipates in committee meetings as necessary

Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent preferredPharmacy Assistant license required, or ability to obtain prior to employmentPrior pharmacy buying/purchasing/ordering experience preferredFamiliarity with 340b programming preferredPrior experience in an inpatient environment preferredProficient with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) preferredAbility to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tabletsExcellent customer service skills requiredStrong verbal and written communication skills requiredMay require vendor credentialing

What is expected of you and others at this level

Takes the lead in effectively applying and teaching new processes and skills in order to accomplish a wide variety of assignmentsComprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty areaAbility to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertisePerforms the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specializationPreempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for teamWorks independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete workProvides guidance to less experienced team membersMay have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Anticipated hourly range: $21.80 per hour - $31.20 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/18/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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