Npd and Ethical Buying Officer

7 days ago

Adelaide, Australia National Pharmacies Full time

At National Pharmacies, we’re all about people. To our valued members, to the communities we share. To the people we employ and those we partner with. We stand by our purpose.

Caring for People, Enabling Health, Inspiring Wellness.

**About Us**

National Pharmacies is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive retail pharmacy and optical groups.

Enjoyable work environments, friendly teams and extensive training programs to keep our staff on top of their game both in-store and in the support office are all key factors in our company values.

With our annual awards nights to celebrate all our hard-working employees and regular performance reviews, we strive to provide a positive, fun work environment where our staff can enjoy coming into work each day.

As a membership-based organisation, National Pharmacies is a market leader in the dynamic and ever-expanding healthcare industry.

**About The Role**

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ethical Buying Officer to join our team, based in our National Support Office located in the Adelaide CBD.

As an Ethical Buying Officer, you will assist with ethical product selection, purchasing and inventory management to optimise profitability, as well as supporting ethical buying initiatives and projects.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensuring ethical purchasing and inventory management optimises profitability
- Ensuring we achieve all mandatory CSO & PBS standards
- Supporting ethical buying initiatives and projects
- Providing customer service and meeting strategic directives
- Ensuring all communication is professional and provided in an accurate and timely manner
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure successful outcomes

**About You**

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have;
- An understanding of the pharmacy industry, PBS and pharmaceutical scheduling
- Inventory management and purchasing experience
- Incisive, excellent communication skills and capability to develop effective relationships and negotiate with a diverse range of people, both internally and externally
- Sound analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines

Additional qualities which may help you to be successful in this role;
- Dispensary experience (i.e. Pharmacist or Dispensary Technician) and pharmaceutical product knowledge
- Experience and knowledge of supply chain management and CSO obligations
- Experience with JDE software
- Prior experience in an Ethical Buying Officer role or similar would be advantageous

**The Benefits**
- Attractive Remuneration package
- Central CBD office location, with flexible working environment
- Employee discount card & membership
- Vibrant team culture
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Heath fund discount
- Recognition program and Annual Awards Celebration
- Free flu vaccinations & health checks
- Social Club
- Opportunity to be involved in the iconic National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant

**How to Apply**

**If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you**

**No agencies please

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