Pharmacy Procurement Lead

Pharmacy Procurement Lead

The closing date is 01 March 2026

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 and price.

To merge the pharmacy procurement teams and processes across UHSussex Trust.

To support the supply, governance and efficiency of medical gases across the organisation. To be an active member in the Medical and Laboratory Gases Group.

To be a Responsible Person (RP) for the management of the wholesale distribution authorisation (WDA) and to ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

To lead the provision of pharmacy procurement across all sites of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.

To monitor service performance using an evolving set of performance indicators. To maximise the quality and depth of pharmacy related information and reporting.

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 ensure the service complies with all mandatory and statutory legislation and to ensure this is evidenced, documented and reported. To have a level of understanding of complex legislation and professional guidance in order to pre-empt any non-compliance or inappropriate service provision.

To develop a cutting-edge strategy for the service taking into consideration the needs of patients and the Trust management, new ways…