Summary: The Procurement Assistant role at University Hospital Pharmacy Limited (UPL) involves managing pharmacy stock profiles, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring efficient stock management processes. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze data to recommend cost-effective initiatives. The role is integral to supporting clinical staff and maintaining high standards of stock control within the pharmacy. UPL offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up pharmacy stock profiles to meet clinical requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers for best value purchases and raise requisitions.
• Deliver and unpack stock, ensuring accuracy and proper rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storerooms.
• Communicate and resolve queries related to procurement processes.
• Update the computerized stock system and produce reports for senior staff.
• Organize annual stock reviews and produce stock take reports.
• Assist with training new pharmacy team members in stock management.
• Manage workload flexibly to cover team members during absences.
• Optimize stock levels and manage slow-moving stock.
• Follow relevant policies and procedures, providing feedback on changes.

Key Skills:

• Understanding of stock management principles and processes.
• Basic experience with Windows applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of pharmacy ordering and stock management systems, including JAC.
• Experience in a stock management/control role.
• Medical consumables product knowledge (desirable).
• Previous experience in pharmacy, hospital, or health services (desirable).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Southampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other