Material Management Officer

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust invites applications for the role of Materials Management Officer, responsible for procurement and stock management to support service expansion. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT and logistics expertise, with a focus on optimizing supply chain efficiency. Offering permanent contracts with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training for all staff

Qualifications

• Experience in materials management and procurement in the NHS is advantageous.
• Ability to operate within organizational policies and meet targets.
• Experience in analyzing spend data to support decision making.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stock management in designated ward and department.
• Work closely with clinical, finance, and procurement colleagues.
• Maximize value from expenditure against goods.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Logistics expertise

IT skills in Microsoft packages

Ability to analyze data

Strong communication skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)

NVQ3 in Secretarial or Business Administration

Job description

Job summary

There are 2 posts available - 1 x 37.5 hours per week & 1 x 30 hours per week

As part of its continuing development the Trust wishes to appoint suitably experienced procurement/logistics professionals to the position of Materials Management Officer. This is a challenging role requiring procurement and logistics expertise to support the expansion of the materials management service and the introduction of a GS1 complaint inventory management system.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be work closely with clinical, finance and procurement colleagues across the Trust and be responsible for all aspects of stock management in their designated ward and department. The materials management service is also responsible for obtaining maximum possible benefits from expenditure against goods, seeking 'best value', reliability, responsiveness and innovation from suppliers and stakeholders.

Applicants must possess strong IT skills procurement and previous experience of materials management in the NHS would be advantageous.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

328-CP-7211669

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
• NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience (using the 'knowledge and skills' criteria above)

Experience Essential

• Experience of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets.
• Experience of analysing basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Experience of supporting the identification of service improvement.

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Ability to analyse basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work.
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point Working knowledge of electronic purchasing / procurement system

Desirable

• Working experience of purchasing and supply activity.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English (A-C/4-9) or Functional Skills (level 2)
• NVQ3 level Secretarial or Business Administrative qualification, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience (using the 'knowledge and skills' criteria above)

Experience Essential

• Experience of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets.
• Experience of analysing basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Experience of supporting the identification of service improvement.

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Ability to analyse basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work.
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point Working knowledge of electronic purchasing / procurement system

Desirable

• Working experience of purchasing and supply activity.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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