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IntroductionNHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society and will support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices. Position DetailsLead Purchasing and Invoicing Officer Location: NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service, Pharmacologistics Team - Lauriston Band 4, 1.0 WTE, 37 hours, Permanent Salary: £29,116 - £31,670 This is a new role within the Pharmacologistics team. The post holder will procure medicinal products for hospital sites, ensuring compliance with the Standing Financial Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures to deliver a safe, cost-effective, efficient, and quality service. Key ResponsibilitiesManage all activities related to off-contract claims and support staff in resolving medicine supply issues and recalls of defective products. Support invoice reconciliation against delivery documentation to enable payment authorization and resolve errors promptly. Why Join Us?Be part of a developing team taking on centralized purchasing for all hospitals in NHS Lothian and embrace a new challenge in a dynamic environment. About YouWe seek someone enthusiastic, motivated, with supervision skills, able to work under pressure and flexibly. Candidates should have a SCQF level 8 qualification (e.g., HND) in business administration or a relevant field, or equivalent experience in a similar administrative role. About NHS LothianWe are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion. Serving a population of 900,000, NHS Lothian is the second-largest health system in Scotland, valuing innovation, research, and excellence in healthcare. Next StepsFor more information about the role, skills, and experience required, please refer to the detailed job description and person specification. To learn more or discuss the role informally, contact Susanne Lamb, Purchasing & Invoicing Pharmacy Technician Team Leader, via email or telephone at 0131 536 2080. We look forward to hearing from you!#J-18808-Ljbffr