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Lead Purchasing and Invoicing Officer
NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Pharmacologistics Team - Lauriston
Band 4, 1.0 wte, 37 hours – Permanent
£29,116 - £31,670
The role of Lead Purchasing and Invoicing Officer is a new role in the Pharmacologistics team.
The post holder will procure medicinal products on behalf of the hospital sites in compliance with the Standing Financial Instructions of the organisation and Standard Operating Procedures of the department to ensure a safe, cost effective, efficient and quality service.
The role of Lead Purchasing and Invoicing Officer is a new role in the Pharmacologistics team.
The post holder will procure medicinal products on behalf of the hospital sites in compliance with the Standing Financial Instructions of the organisation and Standard Operating Procedures of the department to ensure a safe, cost effective, efficient and quality service.
About the Role.
The post holder will undertake all activities in relation to off-contract claims and support staff to follow up and resolve any medicine supply problems and recall of defective products. In addition, the post holder will support the reconciliation of invoices against delivery documentation to enable authorisation of payment and resolve invoice errors and anomalies in an efficient manner to facilitate prompt payment.
Why Join Us?
Would you like a new challenge working in a new role and be part of a developing team taking on centralised purchasing for all hospitals in NHS Lothian.
About you.
We are looking for someone with:
Enthusiasm and motivation to work as a Lead Purchasing and Invoicing Officer. You should have supervision skills, be able to work under pressure and work flexibly. You should have a SCQF level 8 e.g., HND level qualification in business administration/other relevant subject OR equivalent level of experience in a similar administrative role.
About NHS Lothian
At NHS Lothian, we are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. Serving a population of 900,000, we are the second-largest health system in Scotland and home to one of its four teaching boards. Join a dynamic organisation that values innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For further information on what is included in the role and the skills/experience we’re looking for, please refer to the job description and person specification. However, we understand that there's only so much a job pack can convey. If you’d like to learn more about this exciting role, the team you’ll be joining, or the opportunities available, we warmly encourage you to get in touch with the hiring manager. This is a great chance to have an informal discussion, ask questions, and explore how this role aligns with your career goals. Reach out to Susanne Lamb, Purchasing & Invoicing Pharmacy Technician Team Leader, email susanne.lamb@nhs.scot or telephone 0131 536 2080 today to start the conversation—we’d love to hear from you!