Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
- 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
- Logistics experience within a NHS Trust
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Full, clean driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
- NVQ level 3 in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
- GCSE English and Maths
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Logistics experience within a NHS Trust
Skills
Essential
- 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
- Full, clean driving licence
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
- NVQ level 3 in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
- GCSE English and Maths
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.
