Pharmacy Procurement & Invoicing Supervisor

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Assistant to manage medicines procurement and supervise purchasing staff. The role includes responsibilities like managing stock shortages, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy services, experience in a pharmacy purchasing role is desirable, and excellent organizational skills are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent organisational skills to undertake this role.
• Experience of working in a purchasing role within a Pharmacy department is desirable.
• Applicants must have an NVQ2 qualification in Pharmacy services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the release of orders and ensure goods are of appropriate quality.
• Supervise the daily workload of the purchasing and invoicing department.
• Monitor current and forecasted supply disruptions.
• Liaise with other pharmacy purchasing staff for stock items.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of pharmacy purchasing processes

Education

NVQ2 qualification in Pharmacy services

CIPS Level 3 or willingness to work towards NVQ3 CIPS

Job description

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Assistant to manage medicines procurement and supervise purchasing staff. The role includes responsibilities like managing stock shortages, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy services, experience in a pharmacy purchasing role is desirable, and excellent organizational skills are crucial for success.