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Healthcare Buyer

Business Management and Operations
Procurement
Buyer / Purchasing Agent

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

At a Glance

Healthcare Buyer. Top skills: Auditing, Intravenous Therapy, Quantification.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

N/A

Growth (2024-34)

Not available

Education

Varies

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (21)

Auditing

5.0

Intravenous Therapy

5.0

Quantification

4.9

Inventory Control

4.8

Pharmaceuticals

4.7

Pharmacy Experience

4.7

Packaging And Labeling

4.6

Roofing Materials

4.6

Environment Health And Safety

4.5

Pharmaceutical Terminology

4.5

Enterprise Resource Planning

4.4

Billing

4.3

Hospital Pharmacy

4.3

Medication Preparation

4.2

Supply Chain Strategy

4.1

Hospital Experience

4.0

Vendor Relationship Management

3.9

Material Requirements Planning

3.8

Clinical Pharmacy

3.8

Purchasing

3.6

Cycle Counting

3.6

Common Skills (8)

Certifications (1)

Certified Pharmacy Technician

4.1

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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