Material Management Specialist

Job Title: Material Management Specialist

Location: MMC Specialty Care Center

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000257693

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.15 - $35.19 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Material Management Specialist – Specialty & Cancer Care Center at the Vogel Medical Campus, RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Material Management Specialist plays an important role in supporting pharmacy operations for the new Specialty & Cancer Care Center at the Vogel Medical Campus. This position combines medication purchasing, inventory management, and pharmacy technician responsibilities to help ensure the continued availability of formulary medications while supporting responsible purchasing practices, drug budget management, and 340B program compliance. Working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and the Pharmacy Management Team, the Material Management Specialist helps maintain efficient workflows, promote medication availability, and support the safe, effective delivery of patient care in an outpatient care setting.

A typical day for a Material Management Specialist may include:

• Coordinating the acquisition, movement, and organization of medications, materials, and supplies throughout the Pharmacy Department
• Placing purchase orders promptly to help ensure the continued availability of formulary medications and prevent supply disruptions
• Consulting with medication vendors and manufacturers regarding product availability, sourcing, and supply concerns
• Working closely with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to monitor inventory levels and support the continuity of pharmacy operations
• Collaborating with the Pharmacy Management Team to support monthly and annual drug budget goals and ensure compliance with 340B program regulations, policies, and procedures
• Coordinating the ordering of controlled medications in collaboration with a pharmacist and in accordance with applicable regulations and department procedures
• Reconciling invoices, ensuring invoices are submitted to Accounts Payable, and maintaining organized, auditable purchasing records
• Preparing purchasing reports, maintaining medication shortage lists, and communicating supply concerns and other relevant updates to department management
• Supporting product sourcing for new and existing medications and supplies used throughout the Pharmacy Department
• Returning outdated medications to the appropriate vendors and helping maintain accurate inventory records
• Working with internal and external auditors to provide required purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Completing assigned projects and other duties to support pharmacy operations and departmental goals
• Identifying and reporting environmental safety concerns, including damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, and unsecured areas, as well as medication errors, to the appropriate personnel
• Completing required training at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ, in preparation for working at the Vogel Medical Campus

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy combining pharmacy operations with medication purchasing, inventory management, and supply coordination
• You are organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate inventory records, purchasing documentation, and reports
• You understand the importance of maintaining medication availability to support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and patient care
• You are comfortable communicating with vendors, manufacturers, and internal departments to resolve medication supply and purchasing concerns
• You approach purchasing and inventory decisions with an awareness of budget goals, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
• You demonstrate sound judgment and accountability when managing competing priorities and working through challenging situations
• You communicate effectively and collaborate with pharmacy staff and other departments to support efficient operations
• You recognize the importance of medication safety, confidentiality, and reporting potential hazards or errors
• You are adaptable and able to organize your work, manage priorities, and complete assignments with minimal supervision

To Be Considered:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registration: New Jersey Pharmacy Technician Registration is preferred; eligibility for registration is also acceptable.
• Experience: Three to five years of previous pharmacy technician and hospital pharmacy experience is preferred, along with knowledge of drug and pharmaceutical supply procedures.
• Skills: Knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory management systems, as well as applicable New Jersey Department of Health pharmacy and controlled drug regulations. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to support purchasing activities, inventory management, and collaboration with pharmacy staff and other departments.