Materials Co-ordinator

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,534 - 27,541; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Job summary

Nuffield Health Brentwood is looking for a Materials Co-ordinator at Bournemouth Hospital to manage stock and support the Supply Chain function. The role involves leading work activities within the Materials department and ensuring all goods meet hospital standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and previous administrative experience. Benefits include free gym membership and health assessments.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock records and investigate discrepancies.
• Previous administrative experience managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate work activities within the Materials department.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and issue of stock.
• Support the Materials Manager during absence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Time-management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Materials Co‑ordinator

Bournemouth Hospital | Procurement | Permanent | Full time | £25,038 per annum | 37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award‑winning hospitals, this starts with a commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care.

We are looking for a Materials Co‑ordinator to support the Supply Chain function. You will be organised, a team player with attention to detail, IT skills and proven literacy and numeracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and co‑ordinate work activities within the Materials department to ensure all goods and services purchased meet hospital requirements.
• Lead and co‑ordinate purchasing, inventory management and issue of stock using the appropriate procedures and systems.
• Support the Materials Manager in the daily running of the department during periods of absence and ensure all Materials Manager core tasks are completed.
• Ensure orderly distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials and supplies where needed.
• Coordinate the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area, maintaining inventory by identifying, labelling and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory and reporting shortages.
• Undertake administrative tasks including record keeping, maintenance of departmental spreadsheets and review of invoice discrepancies.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data and documentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock records, investigate stock discrepancies and ensure stock accuracy at all times.
• Previous administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organised records.
• Good computer literacy, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, spreadsheets and basic formulas/functions.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

Benefits include free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.