Pharmacy Supply Chain Supervisor

Company: Salem Health
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Location Site: Salem Health, 665 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Your role with usThe pharmacy supply chain supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing pharmacy operations, specifically medication procurement, inventory management, and distribution, to ensure seamless delivery of pharmaceutical care throughout Salem Health. This position requires strong analytical and leadership skills to optimize inventory practices, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and drive cost-effective distribution processes. By leveraging data-driven methods and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the supervisor contributes to the delivery of high-quality patient care.What you'll do

• Supervise, direct, analyze, evaluate, delegate, and assist with tasks involving system-wide pharmacy purchasing, inventory, and medication distribution.
• Oversee medication procurement, inventory, and distribution processes; develop and implement process improvements to optimize pharmacy supply chain.
• Perform procurement-related technical duties, monitor and maintain product par levels, identify, mitigate, and resolve drug shortages.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including yet not limited to those overseen by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), and the 340B program.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with committees and stakeholders.
• Assist with contract negotiations and cost savings strategies.
• Lead influenza vaccine strategy and recall management system.
• Oversee reverse distribution procedures.
• Develop and maintain processes for compliance and inventory optimization.
• Maintain Omnicell database and optimize medication distribution processes.
• Collect and analyze data to optimize inventory practices and financial stewardship.
• Audit data to evaluate supplier performance and compliance.
• Develop working relationships with internal stakeholders and educate/train others on purchasing processes.Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in a related field with two years of industry-related experience, or four years of industry-related experience may be substituted for lack of education.
  • Minimum of three years of pharmacy technician experience.
  • State of Oregon certified pharmacy technician licensure.Additional information
    • Successful candidates will exhibit broad-based knowledge of 340B guidelines and program requirements and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules, regulations and/or laws as they pertain to ordering and documenting pharmaceutical purchases.
    • Finalists will be able to speak to their ability to establish working relationships with other hospital entities and specialty suppliers that support emergent procurement of product when necessary.
    • Knowledge and experience working with Epic, 340B third-party administrator (TPA) systems, and other pharmacy-related software is vital to this supervisory position.
    • This role supervises the following positions: Pharmacy Purchasing Specialists, Omnicell Analyst, Pharmacy Technician.Total rewards package
      Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Why Salem Health?Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection and room to thrive. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
      Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org

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