Pharmacy Buyer II at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Pharmacy Buyer II

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38726
Position Category: Pharmacy
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Pharmacy
Posting Salary Range: $31.16 - $42.12 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 6:00am - 4:00pm
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

This position will help coordinate and operate the Pharmacy Services purchasing department including generating purchase orders, procurement of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy equipment and supplies; maintaining regulatory record keeping and program requirements: inventory management- including 340B requirements and other federal and state programs, proper storage, security and distribution of products.

This class is distinguished from Pharmacy Department Purchasing Agent by the inclusion of purchasing and billing responsibilities for Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Nursing Units, and other Pharmacy orgs.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assist Pharmacy Department across multiple orgs with purchasing of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy supplies; generating purchase orders while following buying guidelines, contract requirements and policies and procedures.

• Purchasing, distribution, and invoicing of medications to OHSU non-Pharmacy sites (eg. Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Nursing Units)

• Assist with other pharmacy processes including but not limited to product returns, billing discrepancies, timely invoice processing, direct purchasing records, phone inquiries, borrow/loan, CSOS record keeping requirements.

• Accommodate each pharmacy equipment needs by obtaining quotes, negotiating pricing, generating

  purchase orders, tracking and appropriate record keeping/Oracle processing.

• Process Internal Billing System (IBS) transactions as appropriate for OHSU customers (i.e. Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Nursing Units, and other Pharmacy orgs)

• Support inventory management within inventory system while supporting optimization of purchasing practice, monitoring and managing inventory levels.

• Collaborate with pharmacy services department with equipment delivery, asset tag management, decommissioning equipment, equipment repair, storage and other similar tasks or projects.

• Collaborate with Pharmacy Services finance department with budgetary information; ensuring correct recording of purchasing and maintain open communication and reports that impact budget.

• Manage over 300 pharmaceutical Vendor accounts and develop associated POs for the purchase of medications and pharmaceutical supplies across OHSU

• Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field AND
• One (1) year of relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Practice and USP 797 equipment needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Additional Details

• This position must deal with situations on a daily basis with a high degree of intensity. In addition, within the health care setting there can be lack of control of the work pace, interruptions and external factors that will dictate work load and pace.
• Physical activities- standing, walking stopping or crouching, reaching, lifting, talking and hearing
• Visual- Clarity of vision at 20 feet and 20 inches or less. Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus
• Physical demands- Ability to handle 1-10 pounds by hand continuously; ability to lift case goods up to 40 lbs.
• Equipment- telephone, copier, fax, personal computer/terminal, common application software

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)