What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Pharmacy Purchasing position at Gundersen Health System?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Position Title: Supervisor, Pharmacy Purchasing
Location: La Crosse, WI
FTE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday-Friday business hours
Pay: Starting at $58,200 more for experience
At Emplify Health by Gundersen, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care supported by efficient, high‑quality operational services. Our pharmacy department plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and timely availability of medications across our system. As the Supervisor of Pharmacy Purchasing, you will have the opportunity to lead a team that directly supports patient outcomes through effective procurement strategies, vendor relationships, and inventory management.
What You Will Do
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Position Title: Supervisor, Pharmacy Purchasing
Location: La Crosse, WI
FTE: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday-Friday business hours
Pay: Starting at $58,200 more for experience
At Emplify Health by Gundersen, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care supported by efficient, high‑quality operational services. Our pharmacy department plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and timely availability of medications across our system. As the Supervisor of Pharmacy Purchasing, you will have the opportunity to lead a team that directly supports patient outcomes through effective procurement strategies, vendor relationships, and inventory management.
What You Will Do
- Oversee the procurement of pharmaceutical products and related supplies
- Lead and support the pharmacy purchasing team
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate pricing and contracts
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure efficient, cost‑effective stock management
- Support regulatory compliance across all areas of pharmaceutical purchasing
- Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and other departments to forecast needs
- Optimize purchasing processes to meet quality, budget, and operational goals
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage contract performance
- Support patient care by ensuring the availability of essential medications and supplies
- Opportunity to lead a purchasing team within a high‑performing pharmacy department
- A collaborative environment focused on operational excellence and patient care
- Engagement in strategic purchasing, supplier management, and inventory oversight
- The ability to influence cost savings, efficiency improvements, and purchasing best practices
- Associate Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
- Pharmacy Technician registration in the primary state of work
- Nationally recognized pharmacy technician credential (CPhT or ExCPT), following state timelines:
- Wisconsin: Within 6 months of hire
- Minnesota: Within 12 months of hire
- Iowa: Within 12 months of hire
- 3–5 years pharmacy experience
- Experience in purchasing or procurement
- Experience in pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory, supplies, and/or 340B
- Experience managing supplier relationships
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex procurement processes
- Understanding of pharmaceutical purchasing contracts
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $58,200