Stock Management Officer

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare procurement firm is seeking a motivated Stock Management Officer to ensure that clinical teams have the right supplies at The Winchester RHCH. The role involves managing stock levels, conducting regular checks, and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have experience in stock control within a healthcare environment and strong organisational skills. This is a permanent role offering flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

Employee benefits platform

Annual leave as per NHS terms

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control or supply chain in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to manage stock levels effectively.
• Demonstrable customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Replenish and manage stock using the IMS.
• Conduct regular stock checks and maintain records.
• Liaise with suppliers for timely delivery of goods.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Education

Understanding of Materials Management principles

Basic level experience of Windows applications

Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English

Tools

Inventory Management System (IMS)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. This role will be based at The Winchester RHCH. Please note WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and therefore unable to offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Wessex Procurement Ltd (WPL) are looking for a motivated and reliable Stock Management Officer to join our team at the Royal County Hampshire Hospital in Winchester. You'll play a key role in supporting our clinical teams by ensuring that wards and departments always have the right supplies available. Working independently, you'll take ownership of your allocated areas, managing stock levels and using barcode scanning technology to keep everything running smoothly day to day.

• Replenish, receipt, issue and manage stock using the Inventory Management System (IMS), ensuring accurate recording of lot numbers and expiry dates.
• Carry out regular stock checks and maintain accurate records in line with standard operating procedures.
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams to set up and maintain stock profiles that meet service needs.
• Liaise with suppliers and the Procurement team to ensure timely delivery of goods, resolve supply issues and support best-value purchasing.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the supply chain.
• Produce and analyse reports from the IMS to monitor stock performance, highlight trends, and support informed decision‑making.
• Act as the first point of contact for clinical staff regarding stock or procurement queries, providing advice and support on processes and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of tidiness and organisation within storerooms, encouraging good housekeeping across departments.
• Support the management of consignment and specialist stock, ensuring appropriate levels are maintained and potential issues are escalated promptly.

About You

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in stock control, supply chain or procurement within a healthcare or similar environment would be an advantage, along with a good understanding of computerised inventory systems.

Person Specification

Essential – Aptitudes and skills required

• Computer literate with good accurate keyboard skills, Windows based applications, Word, Excel and inventory software systems.

Essential – Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Demonstrable customer care skills with examples both on the telephone and in person.
• Have experience in previous job roles which required good organisational skills and prioritisation of workload.

Desirable

• Medical consumables product knowledge.
• Knowledge of NHS Purchase Order and Materials Management systems.
• Experience in working with NHS Procurement / Materials Management / Distribution.
• Supply chain knowledge.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Previous hospital or health service experience.

Essential – Qualifications / Training required

• Understanding Materials Management principles and process including stock control, ordering, invoicing and customer care skills, acquired through NVQ level 3 or foundation stage of CIPS or equivalent experience in a Materials Management role.
• Basic level experience of Windows applications Word and Excel.
• Good Standard of Education including Mathematics and English.

Benefits

• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• NHS terms of service and annual leave.
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more.

Job Location

This role will be based at The Winchester RHCH, WPL Supply HHFT Winchester SO22 5DG.

Details

• Date posted: 31 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: Depending on experience £24,937 to £26,598 per annum or per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 188-WPL021025
• Job locations: WPL Supply HHFT Winchester SO22 5DG
• Employer name: Wessex Procurement Limited
• Employer website: http://jobs.uhs.nhs.uk/

Employer details

Wessex Procurement Limited
WPL Supply HHFT
Winchester
SO22 5DG
Employer website: http://jobs.uhs.nhs.uk/

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.