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Connecticut Children's

Pharmacy Business Manager

Farmington, CT · On-site

$70.25 - $82.50/hr

Pharmacy Procurement, Inventory, and Medication Supply Management-25% * 340B Operations, Analytics, Systems, and Financial Optimization-15% * Vendor Management, Contracting, and Financial Stewardship ...

US Government Jobs

Pharmacy Procurement Technician

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20 - $24.25/hr

Pharmacy Operations Manager This position has operational responsibility for Pharmacy purchase and inventory of all drugs, medical supplies, and operational supplies required in the provision of ...

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Connecticut Children's

Pharmacy Business Manager

Hartford, CT · On-site

$65.50 - $77.25/hr

Pharmacy Procurement, Inventory, and Medication Supply Management-25% * Oversees pharmacy purchasing operations to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of medications, vaccines, emergency ...

Connecticut Children's

Pharmacy Business Manager

Hartford, CT · On-site

$65.50 - $77.25/hr

Pharmacy Procurement, Inventory, and Medication Supply Management-25% * Oversees pharmacy purchasing operations to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of medications, vaccines, emergency ...

Veterans Health Administration

$61K - $79K/yr

This position functions primarily to support central pharmacy procurement, outpatient automation, distribution systems, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. The pharmacy technician can be ...

Veterans Health Administration

$61K - $79K/yr

This position functions primarily to support central pharmacy procurement, outpatient automation, distribution systems, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. The pharmacy technician can be ...

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How much do pharmacy procurement jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharmacy procurement in the United States is $46,634.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does pharmacy procurement do?

In a Pharmacy Procurement role, your day-to-day tasks usually include managing and placing medication orders, tracking inventory levels, reviewing supplier contracts and pricing, and verifying that products meet regulatory requirements. You’ll regularly communicate with vendors, pharmacy staff, and management to ensure timely delivery and resolve any supply chain issues that arise. Additionally, you may analyze usage trends, handle returns or recalls, and document all procurement activities for compliance and auditing purposes. The role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to play a crucial part in ensuring continuous patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for pharmacy procurement?

Excelling in Pharmacy Procurement requires strong knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chains, inventory management, and purchasing processes, often supported by a degree in pharmacy or supply chain management. Familiarity with tools such as pharmacy management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and certification in procurement or supply chain (like CPP or CSCP) is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, negotiation skills, and effective communication enable professionals to build vendor relationships and resolve supply issues efficiently. These competencies help ensure that pharmacies maintain optimal stock levels, comply with regulations, and operate cost-effectively.

What is pharmacy procurement?

A Pharmacy Procurement job involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies for a pharmacy or healthcare facility. Professionals in this role ensure timely availability of medicines while optimizing costs and compliance with regulations. They collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory. Effective procurement helps maintain patient safety and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacy Procurement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,634 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Spokane, WA • On-site

$61K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW.
This position functions primarily to support central pharmacy procurement, outpatient automation, distribution systems, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. The pharmacy technician can be assigned to any area of the pharmacy including expanded distributive function assignments and higher complexity assignments.Qualifications:NOTE: THE 2-PAGE RESUME REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS OCCUPATIONAL SERIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education or Experience:
    1. None required.
    2. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level.
  • Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either:
    1. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR
    2. National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
  • English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Pharmacy Technician, GS-08
Experience: Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and demonstrate the KSAs below.
Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either:
  1. PTCB as a CPhT. OR
  2. NHA as a ExCPT.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs for all GS-08 assignments and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note Specialized Area: Areas within pharmacy that require advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to ensure a high level of accountability for patient safety, quality of care and/or VHA or other regulatory requirements. Examples include, but are not limited to compounding sterile products, controlled substance dispensing, research, automation, clinical informatics, quality assurance, hazardous medication compounding/management, immunizations and clinical pharmacy assignments.
  • Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures.
  • Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.
Assignments forPharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory): For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Pharmacy technicians at this level serve as an ordering officer delegated by the national acquisition center contracting officer for the purpose of ordering against the national pharmacy prime vendor (PPV) contract and national blanket purchase agreements (BPA) for pharmacy. They are responsible for ordering medications and supplies from required sources and meeting contract compliance while maintaining multiple complex accounts with the PPV. They utilize the Government purchase card program for direct orders up to the micro purchase threshold per VA financial policy. Pharmacy technicians at this level are responsible for regulatory and formulary requirements to meet patient needs within budgetary limits.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Basic knowledge of pharmacy procurement, distribution and storage requirements to maintain a safe working environment. This includes not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and DEA requirements and regulations.
  • Ability to assist in determining and modifying as necessary: ordering intervals, inventory levels and cost-effective ordering quantities from required sources based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns in medical practice, delivery time requirements and urgency of medical need.
Preferred Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in an inpatient, hospital, or high-volume outpatient setting. Minimum of 1 year of hands on full-time or parttime experience in pharmacy purchasing, inventory management, or a pharmacy buyer role. Experience should include ordering, receiving, returns/recalls, backorders, as well as reconciling purchase orders, invoices, and credits, and resolving discrepancies with vendors. Experience with pharmacy information systems, electronic drug dispensing technology, and inventory modules (e.g. Pyxis, Omnicell, McKesson or similar ordering platforms).
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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