Materials Manager

Nuffield Health; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Gym membership for dependants

Job summary

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, London, is seeking a Materials Manager to lead the stores and distribution service, manage stock control, and coordinate with clinical and financial teams to align supply chain strategies. This hands-on role requires driving cost efficiency and continuous improvement across hospital operations.

You will lead a dedicated team, ensure compliance with policies, and manage budgets, invoicing, and vendor relationships, supporting patient care and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management and team leadership.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with inventory systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Materials team, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Oversee stores and distribution service daily operations, planning and organizing workflow.
• Manage stock control, budgets, and timely invoice resolution.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, finance and clinical departments to align supply chain strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate records and vendor relationships.

Skills

Supply chain management

Team leadership

IT skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Lean Six Sigma / Lean 6S training

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

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Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital| Wimbledon, London SW19 5NX| | Permanent | Full time |37.5 hours

At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Whether it’s driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want – we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you.

We’re looking for a Materials Manager to join our prestigious team at Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital, part of a leading healthcare group committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

About the Role

As Materials Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the hospital! Leading a dedicated team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the stores and distribution service, planning and organising workflow, stock control and staffing levels. You’ll be key in driving cost-effective, compliant, and efficient inventory practices and will work closely with HODs and the hospital leadership team, ensuring seamless communication and strategic alignment.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll inspire your team, implement best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the hospital’s supply chain functions.

As Materials Manager you will

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Materials team, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, finance, and clinical departments to align supply chain strategies with operational needs.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate records, manage budgets, and ensure timely invoice resolution.
• Work with HO on procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in supply chain management and team leadership.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with inventory systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial acumen and financial awareness.

• Experience in healthcare supply chain or multisite operations are desirable.
• Lean 6S experience or qualification desirable.
• Familiarity with materials management inventory systems.

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital.

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in South-West London. We opened in 1983 and are located opposite Wimbledon Common. Our hospital is easily accessible from Central London and the surrounding areas.

For over 35 years, we have provided first-class independent healthcare for the local community.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. With everything from free gym membership, a cycle to work scheme to financial wellbeing support and more – at Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

It starts with you.

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.