Pharmacy Procurement Manager

2 months ago


Chester, United Kingdom Sterling Cross Full time

A fantastic opportunity is now available for a pharmaceutical procurement professional (ideally Pharmacist-trained) to join a specialist Chester service as their Procurement Manager.

The team is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through targeted, Pharmacist-led solutions, from the distribution of specialist medications and medical supplies to bespoke development programs, compliance support, and beyond. This is a highly exciting time to join the business, with a rapid growth trajectory and the team soon to complete a relocation to a much larger, acutely modern site just across town.

The team works closely with independent hospitals, social care organisations, and other specialised healthcare providers to optimise pharmacy care for their patients. As Pharmacy Procurement Manager, you will oversee the procurement of pharmaceutical products and medical equipment/consumables for clients across the UK, from requisition to delivery.

There will be a focus on strategy and optimisation in your role, in which you’ll evaluate process performance, identify new suppliers, products and other areas for improvement (such as wastage minimisation), and keep ahead of trends, regulations, and practices in the industry.

Through excellent supply chain management, you will lead a service that readily anticipates and adapts to changes in client needs, continuously meets all compliance requirements, and enshrines a culture of professional collaboration and accountability.

This is a permanentfull-time (40h) position for a Pharmacy Procurement Manager, Mon-Fri with a hybrid-remote working model.

 

Person specification:

  • (Essential) Registration with the GPhC (ideally as a Pharmacist; strong Pharmacy Technician candidates also considered)
  • (Essential) First line management training, other relevant management qualification, or equivalent management experience
  • (Essential) Established professional history within pharmaceutical procurement services, with substantial leadership experience
  • (Essential) Keen understanding of supply chain processes, legal and regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership in a pharmacy procurement setting
  • (Essential) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong professional relationships and to negotiate effectively for favourable contract terms
  • (Essential) Proficiency with data analysis tools and techniques
  • (Desirable) CIPS Procurement & Supply qualification, Level 3 or higher

 

Benefits / enhancements include:

  • Hybrid-remote working (partial WFH)
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave + bank holidays
  • GPhC fees reimbursed
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee reward scheme, including retail/leisure/lifestyle discounts
  • And more


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