Purchasing Officer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking an organized individual for administrative support in its pharmacy procurement office. The role involves processing invoices, aiding the pharmacy purchasing team, and maintaining purchasing systems. Ideal candidates should have a GCSE in Maths & English and demonstrate attention to detail. Applicants must be able to work in a busy environment and have a willingness to learn. Knowledge of pharmacy purchasing procedures is preferred. The ability to speak Welsh is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with computers.
• On the job training or NVQ3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the pharmacy purchasing team.
• Ensure timely purchase of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain purchasing information and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Methodical

Accurate

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and organised individual to join our friendly administration and clerical team in the pharmacy procurement office based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role will provide administrative support to the procurement function. The successful applicant will work as a member of the procurement team responsible for the processing of invoices for payment, setting up payment runs to finance and other administrative duties relating to the role. The post holder must have the ability to work as part of a busy team and have a working knowledge of administrative and finance functions.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the pharmacy purchasing team to ensure the timely, efficient purchase of the Health Board's pharmaceutical requirements and prompt payment of invoices. You will review existing pharmaceutical requirements and predict future needs. The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day routine maintenance of purchasing information and systems used for the management of purchasing to comply with good practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and “Proud to Lead” competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
• Knowledge of pharmacy purchasing procedures

Experience

• On the job training / experience or NVQ3 or equivalent
• Experience working with computers

Aptitude & Abilities

• Accurate
• Attention to detail
• Methodical
• Team player

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 disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Employer details

Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham LL13 7TD