Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

The post holder is part of the pharmaceutical procurement team, delivering a responsive, customer focused service in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions The post holder is responsible overseeing the day-to-day management of the procurement of pharmaceuticals, including medical gases, in accordance with national standards and statute.,

• Manages and participates in the efficient procurement and invoicing of medicines though the Ascribe Pharmacy Computer System and EDI systems.
• Responsible for the day to day operation of the Pharmacy ordering system for all pharmaceuticals, medical gases and services.
• Ensures supply issues are managed and takes immediate action to source alternatives if a supplier cannot supply.
• Maintains up-to-date procedures and processes for pharmacy procurement.
• Liaise with Pharmacy staff to ensure cost effective purchasing.
• Implement changes arising from national, regional and local drug contracts.
• Monitors the quality and performance of pharmacy suppliers and plays a key role in the development of supplier relationships.
• Liaises with Finance to ensure timely payment of Pharmacy invoices in accordance with Public Sector Payment Policies.
• Maintain up to date price and file information on the pharmacy computer system and the EDI ordering system. Investigate discrepancies where necessary.
• Record any details of off-contract purchasing to manage supply problems, and re-claim additional costs incurred from contract manufacturer.
• To be involved in covering the duties of other procurement staff during periods of annual leave and sickness
  
  We employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services. We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.