Procurement 1. To review and process system generated orders with wholesalers/suppliers using multiple electronic ordering system.....
Procurement 1. To review and process system generated orders with wholesalers/suppliers using multiple electronic ordering systems according to agreed schedule, gaining appropriate authorisation according to standing financial instructions. 2. To liaise with pharmaceutical companies & lead technicians: to ensure timely receipt of orders not received within lead time to resolve in the first instance any supply issues and price queries to support distribution with the handling of damaged or short dated goods to arrange wholesaler and supplier credits 3. Ensuring the prompt processing of pharmacy stock requests within the trust, completing all necessary documentation and organising transport arrangements. 4. To communicate effectively with lead technicians in regard to stock shortages, to-follows information, pricing queries, stock discrepancies and general supply information. 5. To review reports regarding contract amendments for the timely update of the pharmacy computer system and other electronic ordering systems with regard to contract information, product & supplier mappings and drug costs. 6. To maintain EDI systems with up to date mappings for contract and non-contract lines including prices. 7. To regularly review out of stock items including to-follows to ensure the most cost effective option is purchased in line with contracting. 8. To ensure all off contract purchases are, recorded and wherever possible reclaimed. To maintain all relevant documentation, monitor and follow up payment of outstanding revenue. 9. To support the completion of Commercial Medicines Unit Contract Variance Reports, liaising with lead technicians for unresolved discrepancies. 10. To assist with the maintenance of the drug and supplier file, including amendments to existing drugs. 11. To collate records for Radiopharmaceuticals, generation of orders and ensuring charges are allocated to the correct units. 12. To ensure documentation is accurately completed and filed as necessary. Invoicing 1. To process invoices for drugs, medical gases and related sundries using the pharmacy computer system in a timely and accurate manner. 2. To check all entries on invoices are correct with respect to goods received including checking quantities, prices against delivery notes and bringing any errors to the lead technicians attention. 3. To check that the prices charged on invoices are correct with respect to national, regional and local contracts and query with wholesalers and suppliers as necessary to resolve. 4. To check that the correct contract brand of goods were ordered and bring any errors to the lead technicians attention. 5. To resolve any invoice/statement queries and chase credit notes with wholesalers and suppliers. 6. To file paperwork in an efficient, organised manner retrievable for financial audit. 7. To assist with writing and maintaining procedures relating to invoicing. 8. To collate records for Radio Pharmaceutical Drugs, raising orders, controlling invoices and ensuring charges apportioned to the correct units. 9. To review outstanding orders and invoices and investigate where appropriate. 10. To liaise with the finance department in answering and rectifying queries. General 1. To assist in the provision of financial reporting cover in the absence of lead technicians. 2. Assist in the training of appropriate staff members, in all procurement duties. 3. To act as a role model for new starters and junior staff. 4. To attend promptly to all stakeholders both internal and external and provide a high standard of customer service. 5. Complying with all trust and departmental policies and procedures, working safely and efficiently, including any other relevant duties in other areas, as may be required by the Director of Pharmacy. 6. To be responsible for data accuracy on the computer system. 7. To undergo training to ensure competence including attending training courses/study days as necessary, including keeping up to date with mandatory and statutory training. 8. To attend departmental meetings, keeping oneself informed and communicating information as necessary.
