Pharmacy Purchasing Manager
Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, QMC Campus, Nottingham. Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per annum. Closing date: 05/01/2026.
Band 5
Job overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and 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 thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will have overall responsibility for all of the financial and administrative processes associated with the procurement of pharmaceutical products for the Pharmacy Department and the Trust as a whole.
You will lead, train, and support a dedicated pharmacy purchasing team.
You will support change within the department as we seek to develop and improve our service and the tools we use.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full overview of the duties of Pharmacy Purchasing Manager is contained in the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Training & Qualifications
* 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.
Experience
* Experience or knowledge of managing and motivating staff.
* Good knowledge of purchasing and financial processes.
* Experience of supplier and stakeholder engagement.
* 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
* Management and team building skills.
* Strong interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills – written and verbal.
* Ablity to train staff.
* Interviewing/appraisal skills and experience.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Attention to detail to ensure that correct information is produced/communicated.
* Ability to take ownership for unresolved problems/queries that are escalated and ensure they are resolved within agreed timescales.
* Has a logical approach to problem solving.
Planning and Organisation Skills
* Possess the ability to prioritise own and others’ workload, leading a team under pressure and demands from varying and conflicting sources within the Trust and externally.
Physical Skills
* Good ICT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
* Able to concentrate with good attention to detail even when under pressure of following interruptions.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Positive and proactive.
* Has a customer focused perspective.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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