Pharmacy Procurement Lead

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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Town Worthing Salary £55,690 - £62,682 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/03/2026 23:59

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We’re looking for a forward-thinking, collaborative and innovative pharmacy technician or pharmacist with strong communication and analytical skills, with a successful track record in pharmacy procurement.

You will lead the merging of two legacy sites procurement teams ensuring process alignment and efficient way of working. You will also provide expert procurement advice and input, including monitoring of stock holding, contract changes, quality improvement, efficiency, savings and wastage management- leading and supporting a team of pharmacy technicians and invoicing/ordering staff cross-site.

In return, you’ll join a supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy team with access to professional development and leadership support — helping you deliver excellent care every time.

· To lead, plan, manage, develop and participate in the provision of safe, high quality and cost-effective medicines procurement and supply service to the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and to external units via appropriate Service Level Agreements.

· To negotiate purchasing agreements with the Pharmaceutical Industry and other suppliers within predetermined guidelines.

· Work closely with the Purchasing Department to evaluate Controls Assurance Standards and supply management.

· To monitor service performance using an evolving set of performance indicators.

· To be responsible for identification of annual contributions towards Cost Improvement Programme or other efficiency or savings programmes. To implement changes to deliver savings.

· To liaise with representatives of the Pharmaceutical Industry and other suppliers to resolve any issues relating to availability of product, level of service…