Band 4 Medicines Buyer- Pharmacy Procurement
The closing date is 18 January 2026
Job summary
We have the exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy procurement team as the Medicines Buyer at University Hospitals Birmingham.
In this role as a Medicines Buyer, you will be part of the team that manages the day-to-day purchasing of drugs for University Hospitals Birmingham.
Recruiting the best talent to fulfil this role is important to us. To help us achieve this, you must be adaptable and driven individual to join our busy team. Self-motivated and flexible, you must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
*Responsible for all procuring of drugs, ensuring purchases are in line with national and regional contracts or local agreements utilising CMM and approved electronic systems.
*Managing drug unavailability's by sourcing drugs from alternative suppliers.
*Ensure all daily KPI's are achieved with full utilisation of electronic systems i.e. EDI and CMM.
*Procure unlicensed products / high cost drugs and completing all relevant documentation accordingly in accordance with SOPs.
*Assist with stock discrepancies and action drug alerts
*Ensure adherence to purchasing rules and regulations
*Participates in maintaining correct stock levels adjusting levels in line with troughs and peaks of prescribing patterns
*Good communication with relevant staff on all sites.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1098106
Job locations
Regent Court
Second Floor, 14, George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NT
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Regent Court
Second Floor, 14, George Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 1NT
Employer's website
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