Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a 1,146 bed academic medical center, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine are the major components of the Johns Hopkins Health System, a vertically integrated, multi-institutional system for medical services delivery. It was one of the first non-profit, academically based healthcare systems of its kind in the country. Located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, The Johns Hopkins Hospital is consistently ranked at the top of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report.

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Join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist, where you'll manage pharmaceutical procurement and ensure compliance with the 340B Program. This role involves strategic sourcing, managing orders with vendors and distributors (including after-hours emergencies), monitoring backorders, and providing critical updates to the Drug Shortages Committee to support clinical decision-making. You'll also oversee splitting software operations, address vendor issues such as credit holds, and provide purchasing insights to stakeholders.

This position requires experience in pharmaceutical purchasing, a strong understanding of the 340B Program, and excellent organizational and communication skills. At Johns Hopkins Health System, you'll contribute to patient care excellence and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and impact.

What Awaits You?

• Relocation Assistance - Receive monetary assistance if greater than 50 miles away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Child Tuition - Payment for up to 50% of child's tuition and eligible mandatory academic fees at an accredited, degree-granting institution
• Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package

Requirements:

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  Bachelor Degree required. Experience beyond the work experience requirement may be substituted on a 2:1 basis (8 years).

  
  
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  PTCB Certification and MD Board of Pharmacy Registration Required

  
  
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  A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible pharmacy purchasing experience.

  
  
• Knowledge of finances and economics of procurement.
• Understanding of the cost/price structure of manufacturing and distribution, and the relationship between drug wholesalers and GPOs.
• Proficiency with information systems, including SAP, splitting software, and business applications.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain, including REMS, DSCSA, and other regulatory nuances.
• Experience in pharmaceutical purchasing and familiarity with the 340B Program.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Salary Range: Minimum 25.73 per hour - Maximum 42.48 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.