Product Purchasing Assistant (Glasgow, KY)

CVS Health • Glasgow, KY

3d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Product Purchasing Assistant (Glasgow, KY) purchases pharmaceuticals to meet company requirements. This person coordinates purchasing plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules, in order to maintain production. They work to resolve material shortages and develop new supply sources, as required, specifically when current supplies are inadequate. The Product Purchasing Assistant (Glasgow, KY) also coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels. This person acts as primary notification and consolidation point for receiving, processing, and reporting product complaints. Finally, they will document and track contact information, licensure, reported issues, and problems in accordance with company guidelines and external regulatory requirements. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in customer service and/or health care.
• Must reside within a commutable distance to Glasgow, KY.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (formulas and functions, specifically) Outlook, and Word.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable with confidential information.
• Ability to use expertise to solve problems.
• Ability to prioritize and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to perform at or above established quality and productivity standards.
• cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) training.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for pharmaceuticals in inventory management system.
• Submit order template for CVS EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) submission.
• Follow-up with vendors for product requirements and arrival to meet production schedule.
• Create documents to facilitate receiving.
• Coordinate the first phase of vendor/product problems, as well as the resolution of all inventory order problems.
• Submit weekly manufacturer backorder report to corporate purchasing.
• Maintain supplier licensure.
• Complete and submit shortage/concealed damage forms and track from notification through return (if required).
• Track vendor performance.
• Periodically coordinate review of inventory for expired or damaged products.
• Maintain competency for product purchasing responsibilities.
• Maintain purchase order and receiving documents.
• Perform inventory for production supplies, as well as general long-term care (LTC) Inventory Management duties.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
• Display behavior that exemplifies employee code of conduct guidelines and Omnicare Core Values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED