Assistant Purchasing Manager
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,860.00 to £31,671.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28860.00 - £31671.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Frimley, GU16 7UJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9151-26-0216 |
Summary
Work alongside Purchasing Manager on procurement of drugs and non-drugs. Ensure adequate stock levels to meet service demand. Process outstanding supplier orders. Manage supply issues and inform users about shortages. Investigate and correct stock discrepancies. Implement waste-reduction strategies (e.g., expired stock management). Coordinate drug recalls and report minor product defects. Update purchasing contracts and maintain confidentiality. Process contract amendments. Perform invoice and credit reconciliation. Investigate contract variance reports. Liaise with suppliers and finance departments. Maintain logs (transport, errors, off-contract claims). Ensure audit-ready financial records. Authorise chemotherapy and PN orders online. Assist with receipts section problems. Respond to urgent procurement queries. Validate suppliers and customers. Ensure legal and procedural compliance. This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.