Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician with a strong procurement background to join our Pharmacy Procurement team. You will lead the safe, effective and efficient delivery of pharmacy procurement, including managing medicine shortages, overseeing purchasing, and ensuring robust invoicing processes. Working closely with Procurement, Stores and Distribution leads, you will support continuity of patient care and deliver cost-effective outcomes. You will also line manage the purchasing and invoicing team, supporting development and maintaining a high-performing service.

Key duties include producing monthly reports, maintaining accurate procurement data, monitoring contract compliance, managing off-contract spend and claims, and supporting the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) by identifying risks and implementing savings. You will ensure stock accuracy, manage supply disruptions, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, finance teams and regional networks.

Candidates must have proven medicines procurement experience, strong organisational and analytical skills, and experience leading teams. A proactive, solution-focused approach is essential. We offer a supportive environment, development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care and NHS resources.

• Organise and line manage the Pharmacy Purchasing and Invoicing teams across all LUHFT sites. Provide support and deputise for the Technical Services Manager as required.
• Monitor and manage Commercial Medicines Unit pharmacy contracts and be responsible for ensuring the Pharmacy stock control system is kept up to date with the latest information.
• Monitor current and forecasted supply disruptions, liaising with the Procurement Pharmacist and taking necessary actions to ensure the safe and effective management of issues impacting on the Trust.
• Co-operate with all pharmacy staff in providing and developing an efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for patients of Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust
• Work in collaboration with the Pharmacy Stores Managers and supervise staff working in the Pharmacy Store as necessary.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Hegarty Job title: Pharmacy Operations Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01517062073