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Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Pharmaceutical Procurement Specialist to become a part of the Generics Medicines division within NHS England's Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain team, which operates under the Medicines Value & Access Directorate - Chief Financial Officer Group. The Generics team is tasked with achieving significant savings, having successfully delivered over £101 million last year across more than 2,500 products for NHS facilities in England. The role is crucial in the procurement of generic pharmaceuticals, which are essential for the NHS's operational success. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team dedicated to executing and enhancing procurement strategies for generic medicines in secondary healthcare settings.

The position can be based in various locations, providing flexibility for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

As a Procurement Specialist within our medicines division, the incumbent will collaborate with managers and staff across the Medicines Procurement & Supply Chain to facilitate the procurement of pharmaceuticals for the NHS.

Specifically, the responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the execution of the medicines framework agreement tendering program on behalf of the NHS, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations.
  • Leading or assisting in each tender process as necessary, working closely with NHS Pharmacy, healthcare specialists, and pharmaceutical industry partners to address contracting challenges.
  • Preparing detailed adjudication reports and supplementary documentation, including additional analyses when required.
  • Managing ongoing contract activities, such as uptake assessments, key performance indicators, and addressing supplier performance issues.
  • Cultivating and maintaining robust stakeholder relationships, both internally within the NHS and externally.
  • Ensuring that systems such as the Contract Management System, Project Management System, and NHS Pharmacy Web Catalogue are consistently updated.
  • Assisting in the coordination and management of supply chain issues.
  • Providing support to the broader Medicines Procurement & Supply Chain teams as needed.

About NHS England

NHS England is committed to leading the NHS in delivering high-quality services for all. Our objectives include:

  • Empowering local systems and providers to enhance the health of their communities and reduce health disparities.
  • Creating a supportive work environment where our staff can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
  • Collaborating to ensure our healthcare workforce possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and behaviors to provide accessible and compassionate care.
  • Maximizing the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.
  • Ensuring value for money in all operations.

For further details about the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and supporting documents.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications:

  • A degree in a relevant field related to professional purchasing principles or equivalent qualifications, or substantial experience in a similar role.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Familiarity with professional purchasing principles, ideally through the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent experience in procurement.
  • Extensive experience in procurement, including proficiency with computerized procurement systems.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Communication Skills:

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and present ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

Values and Behaviors:

  • A commitment to connecting their work to the benefits for patients and the public.
  • A consistent focus on how their contributions can assist clinicians and frontline staff in achieving better patient outcomes.