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 Broadlawns Medical Center and we are currently looking for a Pharmacy Buyer to work a 40 hour a week schedule - 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

Procurement buying of medication for inpatient and outpatient pharmacy departments

In charge of ordering and oversight of 40 units

End of month reporting for re-calls and expired medications

Purchases inventory updating

Handles interdepartmental billing

Team coordinator for 340b compliance regarding drug purchasing

Handles account management for outside source drug managing

Lead on receiving patient assistance program drugs

Procurement of non-drug supplies

Participates in committee meetings as necessary

May require vendor credentialing

Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent preferred

Iowa state pharmacy technicians license required

National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred

Prior pharmacy buying/purchasing/ordering experience preferred

Prior experience in an inpatient environment preferred

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) preferred

Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets

Excellent customer service skills required

Strong verbal and written communication skills required

May 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 assignments

Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area

Ability to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertise

Performs the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specialization

Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for team

Works independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete work

Provides guidance to less experienced team members

May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Anticipated hourly range: $22.30 per hour - $33.60 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 coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/22/2025 *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.