Job summary
There is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join the Procurement Team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder is to manage the Materials Management Team and to encourage the development of supply chain solutions. The post holder will be accountable to the Deputy Head of Procurement (Operational) for the delivery of the day to day materials management function in line with the Procurement Departments' strategic goals.
The post holder will work alongside the two other Materials Management Supervisors covering their roles where required.
The post holder will foster a highly professional and responsive client service approach by proactively liaising with the wards and departments about their requirements. The post holder will seek to influence and encourage all wards, departments, theatres and community locations towards standardisation of products and savings.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide a supervisory role for the Materials Management Assistants ensuring an efficient and effective service.
- Management of staff including appraisals, performance related issues, disciplinary matters and providing support to resolve problems.
- Raise the profile of the Procurement Department.
- Look for opportunities to implement product standardisation.
- On-going savings delivery.
- Liaise with providers e.g., NHS Supply Chain.
- Promote innovation and improvements.
- Work with the Deputy Head of Procurement (Operational), and Operational Purchasing Manager to ensure all goods are supplied through cost efficient routes.
- Recognise how own work tasks align with the Procurement Departments' strategic goals.
- Undertake any additional duties allocated by senior procurement staff.
- Supporting the other Materials Management Supervisors in establishment of a Trust wide service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide a supervisory role for the Materials Management Assistants ensuring an efficient and effective service.
- Management of staff including appraisals, performance related issues, disciplinary matters and providing support to resolve problems.
- Raise the profile of the Procurement Department.
- Look for opportunities to implement product standardisation.
- On-going savings delivery.
- Liaise with providers e.g., NHS Supply Chain.
- Promote innovation and improvements.
- Work with the Deputy Head of Procurement (Operational), and Operational Purchasing Manager to ensure all goods are supplied through cost efficient routes.
- Recognise how own work tasks align with the Procurement Departments strategic goals.
- Undertake any additional duties allocated by senior procurement staff.
- Supporting the other Materials Management Supervisors in establishment of a Trust wide service.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide a supervisory role for the Materials Management Assistants ensuring an efficient and effective service.
- Management of staff including appraisals, performance related issues, disciplinary matters and providing support to resolve problems.
- Raise the profile of the Procurement Department.
- Look for opportunities to implement product standardisation.
- On-going savings delivery.
- Liaise with providers e.g., NHS Supply Chain.
- Promote innovation and improvements.
- Work with the Deputy Head of Procurement (Operational), and Operational Purchasing Manager to ensure all goods are supplied through cost efficient routes.
- Recognise how own work tasks align with the Procurement Departments strategic goals.
- Undertake any additional duties allocated by senior procurement staff.
- Supporting the other Materials Management Supervisors in establishment of a Trust wide service.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths to GCSE 'C' standard or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Know how to undertake stock reviews and identify optimal stock levels.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical items to be able to guide users to alternative products.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a purchasing or a supply chain environment.
- Experience in a customer service environment.
- Experience of identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
- Delivering savings.
Desirable
- Training and supervision of staff.
- Experience of leading and assessing a team.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to produce reports i.e. Word and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to implement stock management solutions.
- Able to act as representative of Department and promote a positive image.
- Able to motivate others / set high standards.
- Be able to identify alternative routes of supply where appropriate.
- Be able to manage multiple simultaneous demands on your time
- Ability to use initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to remain customer focused under pressure.
- Flexibility in approaches to working
- Be capable of moving and unpacking full cages of products.
- Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths to GCSE 'C' standard or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Know how to undertake stock reviews and identify optimal stock levels.
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical items to be able to guide users to alternative products.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a purchasing or a supply chain environment.
- Experience in a customer service environment.
- Experience of identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
- Delivering savings.
Desirable
- Training and supervision of staff.
- Experience of leading and assessing a team.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to produce reports i.e. Word and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to implement stock management solutions.
- Able to act as representative of Department and promote a positive image.
- Able to motivate others / set high standards.
- Be able to identify alternative routes of supply where appropriate.
- Be able to manage multiple simultaneous demands on your time
- Ability to use initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to remain customer focused under pressure.
- Flexibility in approaches to working
- Be capable of moving and unpacking full cages of products.
- Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
