Senior ATO Procurement & Stock Control

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an administrative professional for pharmacy services. The role includes ordering medicines, invoicing, stock control, and liaising with distribution. Ideal candidates should have previous administrative experience, good IT and problem-solving skills. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role in a similar environment.
• Ability to show initiative; helpful and approachable.
• Willingness to work in different areas within pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ordering of medicines.
• Invoicing and payments.
• Monitoring and management of supply issues.
• Stock control.
• Liaising with stores and distribution department.

Skills

Administrative experience

Good IT skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organised and accurate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ordering of medicines
• Invoicing and payments
• Monitoring and management of supply issues
• Stock control
• Liaise with stores and distribution department
• Prescription management within the home‑care service
• Support the medicines procurement functions, including liaising with suppliers, other departments and external customers
• Facilitate the timely reimbursement process where suppliers have not honoured contractual agreements

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in an administrative role in a similar environment
• Ability to show initiative; helpful and approachable; organised and accurate
• Good IT skills, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy when required
• Commitment to support the stores area on a daily basis

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