Pharmacy Purchasing Lead – Healthcare Procurement

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development program

Flexible working options

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Purchasing Manager to supervise purchasing activities in our busy Pharmacy Department. You will drive invoice processing, KPI reporting and supplier collaboration while supporting medicines recalls and data analysis.

The role offers development towards a CIPS qualification and a structured pathway in a dynamic healthcare setting with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent to include Maths and English above C/4.
• Formal qualification in accounts and ledgers (ACCA).
• Desirable: Formal purchasing qualification such as CIPS Certificate or Advanced Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the processing of invoices, credits and the resolution of supplier queries.
• Producing, validating and analysing financial data.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Supporting the receipts team with troubleshooting and resolving system or process errors.
• Assisting with medicines and product recalls.
• Contributing to the production and reporting of departmental performance data (KPI Data).
• Providing day-to-day supervision, line management, support and guidance to purchasing assistants.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

ACCA qualification

CIPS certificate/Advanced certificate (desirable)

Tools

E-commerce systems

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Purchasing Manager to supervise purchasing activities in our busy Pharmacy Department. You will drive invoice processing, KPI reporting and supplier collaboration while supporting medicines recalls and data analysis.

The role offers development towards a CIPS qualification and a structured pathway in a dynamic healthcare setting with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.