Pharmacy Procurement & Invoicing Specialist

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking a Pharmacy Purchasing and Invoicing Officer (NHS AfC: Band 3) on a part-time contract (22.5 hours per week). The role sits in Pharmacy Procurement and offers a pro rata salary of £25,760 to £27,476 per annum.

You will manage ordering and invoicing, chase overdue orders, maintain stock levels, and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure safe medicines supply.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A-C or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or able to demonstrate an equivalent knowledge or experience.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification.
• Experience in purchasing/procurement and invoicing.
• Knowledge of NHS hospital pharmacy procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and invoicing pharmaceutical goods.
• Chasing and resolving overdue orders.
• Managing and responding to supply issues.
• Maintain accurate EDI system information, uploading updated supplier data monthly and ensuring contracts are correctly matched.
• Ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained to support safe and effective patient care.
• Respond to urgent medicine requests and liaise with suppliers and NHS hospitals as required.

Skills

Prioritisation & deadlines

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Spreadsheets & databases

NHS hospital pharmacy software

Education

GCSEs A-C or equivalent

NVQ level 3 in relevant subject

ECDL or equivalent

CIPS qualification

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is seeking a Pharmacy Purchasing and Invoicing Officer (NHS AfC: Band 3) on a part-time contract (22.5 hours per week). The role sits in Pharmacy Procurement and offers a pro rata salary of £25,760 to £27,476 per annum.

You will manage ordering and invoicing, chase overdue orders, maintain stock levels, and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure safe medicines supply.