NPD and Ethical Buying Officer

Job Description

At National Pharmacies, our focus is on people—our valued members, the communities we serve, our employees, and our partners. We are dedicated to our mission of:

Caring for People, Enabling Health, Inspiring Wellness.

About Us

National Pharmacies stands as one of Australia’s largest and most progressive retail pharmacy and optical groups. We prioritize enjoyable work environments, supportive teams, and comprehensive training programs to ensure our staff excel both in-store and in our support office.

Our annual awards nights celebrate the hard work of our employees, and regular performance reviews contribute to a positive and enjoyable workplace culture where staff look forward to coming in each day. As a membership-based organization, National Pharmacies leads in the dynamic and expanding healthcare industry.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Ethical Buying Officer to join our team at our National Support Office in Adelaide CBD.

In this role, you will assist in ethical product selection, purchasing, and inventory management to maximize profitability, as well as support ethical buying initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

As an Ethical Buying Officer, you will:

• Ensure that ethical purchasing and inventory management practices optimize profitability.
• Meet all mandatory CSO & PBS standards.
• Support ethical buying initiatives and projects.
• Provide excellent customer service while meeting strategic goals.
• Maintain professionalism in all communications, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key suppliers to achieve successful outcomes.

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A solid understanding of the pharmacy industry, including PBS and pharmaceutical scheduling.
• Experience in inventory management and purchasing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and negotiate with a diverse range of individuals, both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in various computer applications, particularly MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong analytical skills.
• The ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Additional Qualities That Will Enhance Your Success:

• Dispensary experience (e.g., Pharmacist or Dispensary Technician) and knowledge of pharmaceutical products.
• Experience in supply chain management and understanding of CSO obligations.
• Familiarity with JDE software.
• Prior experience in an Ethical Buying Officer role or similar is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Central CBD office location with a flexible working environment.
• Employee discount card and membership.
• A vibrant team culture.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on corporate health funds.
• A recognition program and annual awards celebration.
• Free flu vaccinations and health checks.
• Membership in our Social Club.
• Opportunities to participate in the iconic National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “apply” to visit our website and complete your application. If you know someone who would be a good fit for this role, feel free to refer them by clicking ‘share’. For further inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

If you are a passionate individual who recognizes the tremendous opportunity this role presents and wishes to leverage your skills in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you!

We value equal employment opportunities and cultural diversity in the workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all genders and backgrounds.

No agencies, please.