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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
389-25-7368599
Employer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bradford Royal Infirmary/St Lukes
Town
Bradford
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Materials Management/Supply Chain Assistant (Snr)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Closing Date:  xx19.08.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 20.08.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 01.09.25

We are excited to announce a rewarding opportunity within the Procurement Department of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the role of Material Management Assistant.

Responsibilities for this role will encompass the precise and punctual procurement of both Medical and Non-Medical supplies for the wards and departments at BRI and St. Luke's Hospital.  The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining ward inventory levels in alignment with predefined standards to fulfil user requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of the English language, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with computerised stock ordering systems such as Oracle, NHS Supply Chain (LOL/EDC), or equivalent platforms. The ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines is essential.

The successful candidate should also exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Effective communication with colleagues at various organisational levels is a key component of this role. On-the-job training will be provided to support your success in this position.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Person specification and Job Description which detail the the main duties of the job.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Person specification and Job Description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities.

For further information, please contact Suchayan Majumdar, Supply Chain Manager - TL 01274 274150 or Andy Smith, Senior Procurement Manager for Logistics and Capital – TL 01274 276570

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of using a computerised stock ordering system such as Oracle, GHX, NHS Supply Chain or similar
  • Advanced understanding and experience of stock control and management processes
  • Experience of dealing with products and services including ordering, receipting and material management
  • Reconciliation and query resolution
  • Dealing and resolving invoice queries
  • Experience of presenting financial reports and stock reports to customers to discuss saving opportunities
  • Dealing with suppliers
Desirable criteria
  • Logistics experience within a NHS Trust

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of stores/receipts and purchasing, including the placement of orders, receipting goods, delivery of products or returning goods using multiple purchasing systems
  • Able to interpret and act to fluctuating and conflicting demands, vague instructions from requesters, or high-pressure situations
  • Working knowledge of computerised stock management/ordering systems.
  • Ability to generate reports using purchasing systems and transform the data into meaning reports and information to assist the stakeholders with stock rationalisation, standardisation, and cost savings.
  • Ability to handle customer queries/complaints effectively.
  • Moving and handling of stock
  • Ability to make job related decisions without consultation and having the judgment to know when to seek supervisor or line manager approval and support.
Desirable criteria
  • Full, clean driving licence

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages including, Excel, Word and Access and ability to generate reports, graphs, or presentations.
Desirable criteria
  • Oracle Purchasing system / e-Procurement or equivalent.
  • Understand key and specialist elements of procurement / supply chain methodologies.
  • Medical product knowledge and understanding of the supply market.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
  • GCSE English and Maths

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Suchayan Majumdar
Job title
Supply Chain Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01274 274150
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