Pharmaceutical Buyer

Morton HR Group is conducting a search for a Pharmaceutical Buyer for a leading provider of emergency medical products to healthcare providers.

Our client is seeking a Pharmaceutical Buyer to play a critical role in sourcing and purchasing emergency medications and pharmaceutical products, helping ensure customers remain compliant and fully prepared for emergency situations.

This role requires hands-on experience buying pharmaceuticals and the ability to work in a regulated, fast-paced environment where supply availability is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

Pharmaceutical Purchasing

• Place and manage purchase orders for various medication categories
• Maintain consistent product availability across key medication categories
• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmaceutical purchasing requirements

Vendor Management

• Act as a point of contact for pharmaceutical suppliers and wholesalers
• Monitor vendor performance including fill rates, backorders, and delivery timelines
• Support pricing, terms, and vendor documentation

Supply Continuity & Sourcing

• Proactively research and identify alternative and secondary drug sources to prevent disruptions
• Manage shortages, allocations, and backorders by securing backup supply
• Make informed purchasing decisions in fast-changing or ambiguous supply conditions

Inventory & Issue Resolution

• Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, and lead times
• Resolve late deliveries, supply issues, and invoice discrepancies
• Coordinate expedited orders for critical medication needs

Reporting

• Track purchasing activity and vendor performance
• Maintain accurate records and support basic reporting

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of pharmaceutical or drug purchasing experience (required)
• Experience working with pharma distributors, wholesalers, or manufacturers
• Understanding of drug supply challenges (shortages, substitutions, allocations)
• Ability to research medications and identify equivalent products or alternative suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel and purchasing/ERP systems (Dynamics GP preferred)

This is a full-time role that requires hybrid availability (on-site 2-3 days per week on average)

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, generous PTO and much more!

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work on - site at least 2-3 days per week on average?

Experience:

• pharmaceutical / drug purchasing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mukilteo, WA 98275

Salary : $55,000 - $85,000