BS

5 yrs

Certified Pharmacy Technician (by PTCB or ExCPhT) and registered with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions; occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; cuts/punctures; and blood-borne/airborne pathogens.

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00am 4:30 pm; shift is subject to change in order to meet job and departmental business needs.

The Pharmacy Procurement & Logistics Manager leads medication purchasing and pharmacy supply chain operations across acute and ambulatory settings. This role is responsible for executing procurement strategies, ensuring a consistent, cost-effective medication supply, and maintaining compliance with 340B and all regulatory requirements. The Manager oversees inventory management systems and logistics, optimizing stock levels, maintaining appropriate par levels, and supporting efficient distribution across the Enterprise. In partnership with pharmacy operations, clinical teams, and vendors, this role proactively manages drug shortages, leverages data analytics to identify opportunities, and drives process improvements to enhance supply chain performance. This position provides leadership and direct supervision to pharmacy supply chain staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and staff development, fostering a high-performing and accountable team.

Ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks while completing routine functions in fast-paced, high-intensity environment; and extensive knowledge of medication procurement processes, pharmacy automation systems, pharmacy operations, data analytics, and Microsoft Office.

Bachelor's degree and pharmacy technician, pharmacy buyer, and sterile compounding experience preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.