Pharmacy Inventory Procurement Officer

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds seeks a motivated Pharmacy Inventory Procurement Officer. The successful candidate will manage the procurement of medicines, ensure efficient stock levels, and provide excellent customer service to healthcare teams. A background in purchasing is essential, along with relevant qualifications. This role offers flexible working and access to NHS benefits. An ideal opportunity for those committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional purchasing environment.
• Ability to cope with unpredictable workloads.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Order medicines and pharmaceutical supplies following trust procedures.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure continuity of supply.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve supply issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Training in a purchasing environment

NVQ level 3 or CIPS Level 3

Job description

Pharmacy Inventory Procurement Officer (XN03)

MedicineManagement and Pharmacy Services are looking for an organised highlymotivated and enthusiastic Inventory Procurement officer.

Applicantsshould have experience of working in a professional purchasing environmentwith good time management skills to adapt to changing priorities in afast-paced environment.

Thisis a great opportunity for someone who has excellent communication skills andis committed to supporting high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be working atour Leeds Pharmaceutical Stores location on the outskirts of the city.

Asa key member of the Pharmacy Procurement Team you will play an essential rolein ensuring the safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicinesand pharmaceutical products for Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Main duties of the job

WhatYoull be Doing

Working as part of a teamresponsible for ordering medicines and pharmaceutical supplies in line withTrust procedures and SOPs

Monitoring stock levels to ensurecontinuity of supply across all clinical areas

Managing outstanding orders. Liaising with suppliers and wholesalers toresolve supply issues. Sourcing alternatives where needed.

Supporting the Pharmacy team withstock management and shortages.

Providing excellent customerservice to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest acute trusts in England with MMPSbeing a highly respected and forward thinking Pharmacy department. We continuously support our workforce todevelop to their potential in delivering the best patient care.

WhyJoin Us?

Supportive and friendly Pharmacyteam

Opportunities for flexible working

A role that directly contributes tosafe effective patient care

Access to NHS benefits, includingpension scheme and staff wellbeing support

Ifyoure enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to take the next step in yourcareer, wed love to hear from you.

Pleasenote this post doesnt qualify for visa sponsorship.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Towork as part of a specialised procurement team responsible for the purchasingof pharmaceutical products and maintaining efficient and accurate stocklevels at Leeds Pharmaceutical Store.Providing purchasing advice and guidance to other teams involved inorder and supply of medicines.

Weare looking for a candidate who can demonstrate excellent communication andinterpersonal skills, who possess analytical and problem solving skills

Thesuccessful candidate will already have experience of working in aprofessional purchasing environment and will be able to work independently oras part of a team. Ideally we will belooking for someone with purchasing qualifications or someone who is willingto study with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Training in a purchasing environment
• NVQ level 3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Level 3 attained or prepared to study towards

Experience

• Knowledge of basic purchasing principles, contract law and knowledge of procurement systems and processes
• Experience of working in a professional purchasing environment

Skills & Behaviours

• Ability to cope with unpredictable workloads and non-routine activities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.