Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Procurement

Job description Job responsibilities To manage and oversee all medicines supply contracts under the Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) Framework.To negotiate purchasing agreements with the Pharmaceutical Industry and other suppliers within predetermined contracts.To meet with representatives of the Pharmaceutical Industry and other suppliers to resolve any issues relating to availability of product, level of service, price, etc.To work closely with the Trust Purchasing Department to evaluate Controls Assurance Standards and supply management.To ensure all medicines procured align with the Sussex Partner Formulary, with any deviations appropriately authorised and supported by clinical advice.To be an active member of regional and national procurement groups. This involves reviewing tenders and adjudicating all regional contracts. To identify any potential difficulties with regional/national supplies. Liaising with manufacturers to improve the supply chain and medicines acquisition. To develop automated methods for order processing, stock receipt and invoice entry onto the Pharmacy Stock Control System and other pharmacy computer systems within The Pharmacy Hub. To lead on maintenance of the system to ensure resilience and operational sustainability.