Job Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward‑thinking individual to lead and manage our effective, ambitious, and conscientious pharmacy purchasing team. In this role you will be an integral part of our team, bringing your expertise in the financial processes involved in purchasing and invoicing of goods or services. Your experience in line management will be invaluable as you train, support, and motivate our dedicated team. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties
* Overall responsibility for all financial and administrative processes associated with the procurement of pharmaceutical products for the Pharmacy Department and the Trust as a whole.
* Lead, train, and support a dedicated pharmacy purchasing team.
* Support change within the department as we develop and improve our service and the tools we use.
Working for our Organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You'll find a full overview of the duties of Pharmacy Purchasing Manager within the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person Specification – Training & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through a degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or relevant training and experience equivalent to degree level.
Desirable Criteria
* Basic IT qualification.
Experience – Essential Criteria
* Experience or knowledge of managing and motivating staff.
* Good knowledge of purchasing and financial processes.
* Experience of supplier and stakeholder engagement.
Experience – Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge and experience of specialised Pharmacy terminology and of pharmaceutical products and the sourcing of these.
* Experience of working within the NHS.
Communication and Relationship Skills – Essential Criteria
* Management and team building skills.
* Strong interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills—written and verbal.
* Ability to train staff.
Desirable Criteria – Communication and Relationship Skills
* Interviewing/appraisal skills and experience.
Analytical and Judgement Skills – Essential Criteria
* Attention to detail to ensure that correct information is produced / communicated.
* Ability to take ownership for unresolved problems/queries that are escalated and assure they are resolved in agreed timescales.
* Has a logical approach to problem solving.
Planning and Organisation Skills – Essential Criteria
* Possess the ability to prioritise own and other’s workload, leading a team under pressure and demands from varying and conflicting sources within the Trust and externally.
Physical Skills – Essential Criteria
* Good ICT skills including Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook.
* Ability to concentrate with good attention to detail even when under pressure of following interruptions.
Essential Criteria – Other Requirements Specific to the Role
* Positive and proactive.
* Has a customer focused perspective.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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