Band 3 Commercial Procurement Logistics & Supplies Support Officer

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Ilford is seeking a Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies Officer. You will oversee the efficient ordering, storage, and distribution of clinical and non-clinical products. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated team players with experience in procurement and supply chain management. Competitive salary and full-time contract offered.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard, specifically in English or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems.
• Experience of working collaboratively across key external organisational partners in an NHS setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies Manager.
• Manage all aspects of ordering and replenishment for clinical supplies.
• Implement Just In Time (JIT) methodology for operational efficiency.

Skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

GCSE standard in English or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

"The Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies Officer role will be responsible for the efficient and effective ordering and replenishment, receipting, storage/warehousing and logistical distribution management of clinical supplies and non-clinical products across all BHRUT sites and across North East London (NEL); using manual/physical, automated and vehicular (e.g. cars, vans and heavy goods lifting machinery), Automated Inventory Management Systems (AIMS) and other key procurement systems and processes and processes in parallel to using Just In Time (JIT) methodology. This role will be integral to supporting the Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies service on key strategic and operational projects, to maximise operational performance, governance and compliance, whilst minimising risk and reducing costs to improve the overall financial and operational performance of BHRUT. This role will report directly to the Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies Manager, as well as supporting and covering for Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies colleagues, as requirements dictate, across all Trust and / or NEL sites."

Main duties of the job

To support the Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies Manager to deliver a Commercial Procurement Logistics and Supplies service and associated activities, projects and programmes in accordance with the Trust's values, aims and objectives. This includes supporting across all aspects of AIMS / Omnicell in a supporting operational and administrative capacity.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year Per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-7160-PA

Job locations

Commercial Procurement

Ilford

IG3 8YB

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Paul Awosika, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5989. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Paul Awosika, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5989. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard, specifically in English or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Desirable

• A valid manual driving licence (in accordance with BHRUTinsurance requirements, internal policies and DVLA requirements) and the ability to drive 16-seater mini-buses (Category D1).

Skills/ Abilities Essential

• Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems.
• Able to effectively work in both a team and a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.

Experience/ Knowledge Desirable

• Experience of working collaboratively across key external organisational partners in an NHS setting.
• Experience of working with AIMS.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard, specifically in English or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Desirable

• A valid manual driving licence (in accordance with BHRUTinsurance requirements, internal policies and DVLA requirements) and the ability to drive 16-seater mini-buses (Category D1).

Skills/ Abilities Essential

• Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems.
• Able to effectively work in both a team and a matrix structure within the service and organisation-wide.

Experience/ Knowledge Desirable

• Experience of working collaboratively across key external organisational partners in an NHS setting.
• Experience of working with AIMS.

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Commercial Procurement

Ilford

IG3 8YB

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Commercial Procurement

Ilford

IG3 8YB

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)