Job summary The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals). University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust This vacancy is an onsite position which will provide services to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, at Furness General Hospital. The post holder will assist the Materials Management Supply Chain Coordinator to manage the day-to-day logistics service across several dedicated areas within the Trust. The post will ensure a timely and effective top-up / receipt and distribution service provided by the logistics team, analysing usage trends, developing and implementing efficiencies across the service, and developing relationships with ward managers to discuss and implement service improvement. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the supervisionand organisation of a customer facing Materials Management team, providing aprofessional supply chain and logistics service. The main duties of the job include: Lead in the implementation and maintenance of a materials managed service, undertaking the day-to-day ordering activity on behalf of the customer. Replenishing goods at ward and departmental level using bar code systems as appropriate. Receive, check and put away deliveries ordered via the materials management service. Ensuring that items are rotated and do not exceed expiry dates, are stored in the correct location, maintaining a clean and safe working environment. General tidiness of store areas will form part of a supervisor's review of the team member's areas. Process and monitor discrepancies ensuring that returns and credits are processed appropriately. Supervisors should provide assistance to team members as required. Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate theatre /department leads, using system information to illustrate spending patterns identifying products and stock levels. Assist team members with carrying out quarterly reviews by attending at least two meetings per annum with each team member under supervision. Act as a 'Super User' for Materials Management systems and processes. Keep all associated paperwork regularly updated in line with code and location changes. About us As we move to a single procurement department, we are entering into an exciting period of change as we start our collaborative journey. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals). University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 435-UHMBB150125 Job locations Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE English/Maths or equivalent level/or experience Desirable Membership of /Currently in the process of/ commitment to achieving full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Experience Essential Experience of working within a stock control, purchase, supply / logistics environment in a supervisory role Demonstrable success in achieving value for money savings Experience of Purchase Order System Desirable Experience of NHS Supply Chain stock control Knowledge & Skills Essential Excellent communications skills Organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills including working in/with multi-disciplinary teams Excellent IM&T Skills - Excel, Word Proven numeracy and literacy skills Personal Attributes Essential Promoting a positive working environment Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work under pressure Team Player Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE English/Maths or equivalent level/or experience Desirable Membership of /Currently in the process of/ commitment to achieving full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Experience Essential Experience of working within a stock control, purchase, supply / logistics environment in a supervisory role Demonstrable success in achieving value for money savings Experience of Purchase Order System Desirable Experience of NHS Supply Chain stock control Knowledge & Skills Essential Excellent communications skills Organisation, interpersonal and analytical skills including working in/with multi-disciplinary teams Excellent IM&T Skills - Excel, Word Proven numeracy and literacy skills Personal Attributes Essential Promoting a positive working environment Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work under pressure Team Player 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. Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane Barrow LA14 4LF Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)