Inventory Procurement Team Manager

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Camberley seeks an Inventory Procurement Team Manager to oversee and enhance their Inventory Management System across key sites. You will lead initiatives to develop relationships with stakeholders and manage supplier relationships, all while ensuring top-tier inventory management. The ideal candidate should hold an Advanced Diploma from CIPS and have experience in stock management within a public procurement environment. This role promotes continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

First class development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexibility in working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in Inventory Management or stock management systems role.
• Experience in a senior stock management role within public procurement.
• In depth understanding of stock management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead GS1 standards within the Trust for procurement and inventory management.
• Develop relationships across a wide network including senior management.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring compliance in procurement activities.
• Drive integration and efficiency of inventory systems.

Skills

Strong organisational ability

Excellent communication

Motivational skills

Proficiency with IT systems

Education

Advanced Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or relevant qualification

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready to lead and inspire within a dynamic healthcare environment? NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and skilled Inventory Procurement Team Manager to join our team at Frimley Park Hospital.

About the Role: As Inventory Procurement Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing our Inventory Management System across our key sites. This leadership position demands a blend of strong organisational ability, excellent communication, motivational skills, and proficiency with IT systems. You will support and collaborate closely with Assistant Supply Chain Managers across our three main locations, driving continuous improvement in line with NHS priorities.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and champion the GS1 standards within the Trust, ensuring best practice in procurement and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships across a wide network including Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Audit Committee members, Chiefs of Services, Associate Directors, budget holders, and wider Trust staff.
• Collaborate with external partners such as the Department of Health, NHS Improvement, NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, NHS Commercial Solutions, and other procurement hubs.
• Manage supplier relationships at multiple levels, from National Sales Managers to local representatives, ensuring value and compliance in procurement activities.
• Drive integration and development of our inventory systems, promoting efficiency and adaptability in a fast-evolving healthcare sector.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking NHS Trust committed to excellence and innovation.
• Work within a supportive, diverse, and inclusive team that values your expertise and development.
• Play a critical role in ensuring the smooth delivery of healthcare services through effective inventory management.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Job responsibilities

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will enhance patient care and improve efficiency across our services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holder of Advanced Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or similar appropriate professional institute to degree level or relevant qualification (such as Inventory management or Supply Chain qualifications)

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an Inventory Management or stock management systems role (or equivalent) using the Trusts chosen Omnicell provider
• Experience in a senior stock management role within a complex public procurement environment

Desirable

• Experience of stock management within a hospital setting
• Experience of applying principles of change management.

Skills

Essential

• In depth understanding of the principles of stock management including: -knowledge of calculating optimum reorder levels -understanding of the complexities of stock flow including lead times
• Ability to communicate effectively at senior level
• Has credibility with senior managers and clinicians

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.