Supply Chain Officer

The post holder will manage the day to day Materials Management Service for dedicated areas at the Trust. The Materials Management Service provides a range of tasks including ordering, distribution and put away service, which requires initiative to ensure a robust service is delivered. The post holder will ensure the efficient and accurate receipting of goods and services into the trust and be responsible for the timely delivery of all goods received to their point of need.

The post holder will undertake regular stock review meetings with the appropriate ward managers to assess and improve the service, this will be achieved by utilising system reporting, product standardisation and savings opportunities. The post holder will ensure that all activity complies with the requirements of the Trust policies including procurement, infection control and health and safety.

The post holder will promote the benefits of efficient stock management offering advice and guidance to all departments to achieve an optimum stock level. The post holder will be a main point of contact for suppliers in particular managing delivery schedules, stock issues, implementing new products and stock returns. Working with procurement the post holder will assist in identifying savings opportunities and help drive change on the front line with the clinical departments.

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North\-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

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