Pharmacy Supply Manager

Job Description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Closing date: 7th October 2026

Recruitment Partner: Katrina katrina.wuk@boots.co.uk

What you'll be doing

As a Pharmacy Supply Manager, you will lead a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the availability of medicines across our network. Your role is crucial in developing and delivering the Pharmacy Supply strategy, directly impacting patient care and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimise supply chain processes and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Supply strategy.
• Act as deputy for the Pharmacy Head of Supply when required.
• Monitor performance against key KPIs to support medicine availability.
• Coach and motivate a team of 4 direct reports.
• Support the end-to-end supply chain transformation strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve supply issues.
• Represent Pharmacy Supply in business forums and cross-functional projects.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in supply chain processes.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Proven leadership abilities with a focus on team motivation.
• Strong background in supply chain, with experience working across commercial, operational and supplier facing roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare supply chain preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience with supply systems, particularly Columbus.
• Knowledge of AI/ML forecasting principles.
• Familiarity with stock holding and working capital management.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Where your brilliance can take you

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive significant improvements in supply chain processes. At Boots, we are committed to your professional growth, offering pathways to advance within the organisation. You will be supported in developing your skills and expertise, paving the way for future leadership opportunities.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What's next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.

Keywords

Pharmacy, Supply, Manager