Head of Inventory Management and Information Systems

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Head of Inventory Management and Information Systems to lead and manage procurement and stock control across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector procurement and demonstrate strong leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and the possibility for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Night shift allowances

Bank holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and managing complex inventory management.
• Experience in eProcurement systems and business intelligence analytical tools.
• Ability to mentor team members and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day inventory management and purchasing functions.
• Drive improvements in procedures, policies, and compliance.
• Provide strategic direction to inventory and procurement teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Change management

Data analysis

Education

Appropriate degree level qualification

MCIPS

Project Management Qualification (e.g., PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

eProcurement systems

Job description

Job summary

The Procurement Department at SCL are looking to appoint a pivotal role of Head of Inventory Management and Information's Systems.

The successful candidate will have ultimate responsibility for the day to day leadership of inventory management, purchasing and Information functions for Synchronicity Care Limited and County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust : The Trust Group.

Leading the strategic oversight and operational management of the inventory and stock control processes, source to pay and supply data systems across the Trust Group ensuring optimal stock levels of medical and non-medical supplies and consumables. With the overall leadership of procurement systems and information.

If you are a highly motivated individual who has the drive, enthusiasm and ability to work in a challenging and rewarding environment then we'd like to speak to you so we can explain more about this exciting opportunity and why it's a great time to join our team at Synchronicity Care Limited.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working approach.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will ideally have demonstrable experience within public sector procurement, inventory and information systems environment (however not essential).

The candidates will act as an advocate to drive improvements in the development and implementation of procedures, policies and ways of working to achieve best practice and compliance.

Leading and mentoring team members across the inventory and information team, supporting individuals to develop their knowledge and skills to progress and improve performance will be a key element of the role.

The post holder will report directly to the Associate Director of Procurement (ADP) and will work closely with the senior management teams across the Trust Group and wider external stakeholders.

The post holder will drive information, electronic inventory and procurement forward in the Trust.

Provides strategic direction to the Inventory Management, Purchasing and Information Teams to ensure systems, processes and practices are maintained and in line with the vision, aims and objectives of the Procurement Strategy and wider stakeholders.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £74,378 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: M9439-SCL273

Job locations: The Centre For Health, Traynor Way, Whitehouse Business Park, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RU

Job description Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please head to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in developing and managing complex inventory management environment including year end stock taking process.
• Proven experience in developing and managing eProcurement systems and business intelligence analytical tools.
• Demonstrable experience in driving business improvements in an inventory and procurement information systems environment.

Desirable:

• Proven experience in developing and managing complex inventory management environment including year end stock taking process.
• Proven experience in developing and managing eProcurement systems and business intelligence analytical tools.
• Demonstrable experience in driving business improvements in an inventory and procurement information systems environment.
• Proven experience of managing large, complex programmes that cut across a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of developing commercial relationships that provide benefit (include financial) to the organisation.
• Change management.
• Relationship management.
• Resource management.
• Budget management.
• Project management.
• Data analysis.
• Presentation skills.
• Staff development and mentoring.
• Proven experience of delivery year on year on strategic targets and objectives

Special Requirements

Essential:

• A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team leader and player.
• Ability to work from and travel between any SCL / Trust site/location.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Essential:

• Comprehensive knowledge of e-procurement and information systems and their application within public sector procurement or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory management systems and working practices.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point.
• Leadership skills, including change management, coaching and mentoring.

Desirable:

• Awareness of public sector procurement and its application within the public sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
• Proven track record of stakeholder relationships.
• Must be pragmatic and structured.
• Working knowledge of NHS National Procurement Strategies and associated plans.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Appropriate degree level qualification or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
• Higher level Management / Leadership Qualification (such as Hons Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
• MCIPS (Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
• Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable:

• Higher level Management / Leadership Qualification (such as Hons Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
• MCIPS (Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
• Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address: The Centre For Health, Traynor Way, Whitehouse Business Park, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2RU

Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/