Senior Procurement Coordinator - Pharmacy

Senior Procurement Coordinator - Pharmacy Division

The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient-centered care. Embracing change and discovery, it leverages new technologies, maximizes resources, and fosters a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.

The Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years experience demonstrating proficiency in entering orders and retrieving reports and other information for medications. They will also have the ability to research the availability of required products, searching for the lowest price and/or best service possible. Maintains knowledge of market trend.

Working Hours: This will be a Hybrid model

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Job Competencies

1. Accurately prepares purchase orders for drugs for the entire institution through the Division of Pharmacy. Accurately prepares purchase orders for non-drugs for the Division of Pharmacy. Demonstrates proficiency in entering orders and retrieving reports and other information from the institutional PeopleSoft system. Generates additional required documents for placing orders for controlled substances. Forwards orders to vendors as required, monitoring the receipt of orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Conducts appropriate follow up to expedite all purchase orders.

2. Accurately and efficiently researches the availability of required products, searching for the lowest price and/or best service possible. Maintains knowledge of market and institution trends to ensure best purchase price. Makes recommendations to end users on materials, manufacturers, and suppliers from a technical, functional, and cost perspective. Knows and maintains relationship with suppliers. Maintains vendor records for accuracy of information and performance history.

3. Enters purchase order and receipt information into a computerized database PC program for recordkeeping and monitors receipt information in the institutional PeopleSoft system for processing by Accounts Payable for payment. Monitors invoices for accurate pricing per Group Purchasing Organization or individual contracts. Reconciles invoices for timely payment, as required. Maintains tracking information for credits and/or rebates due and received.

Other duties as assigned

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration or related field.

Work Experience

• Required: 7 years Experience in a general business environment. or
• Required: 3 years Experience in a general business environment is required with Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred: At least 3 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician with experience in ordering/receiving medication.
  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
  This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
  It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180166
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 60,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 90,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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