Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will take ownership of supporting the smooth and efficient management of purchasing and stock across the organisation.
Youll work closely with hospital managers and suppliers, ensuring stock levels are effectively monitored and maintained to meet operational needs.
Youll play a key part in driving consistency and efficiency, making sure procurement and stock control processes are not only followed, but continuously improved across the organisation.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can.
Manage incoming emails and calls
Maintain accurate information update product records
Support the wider Finance Team with any queries or required reporting.
Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business.
Identify ways to improve the purchasing and supply chain process and potential cost savings.
Ensure stock orders are completed in a timely and sufficient manner.
Investigate any stock supply issues, ensure we have alternatives where possible.
Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams to cover supply chain
Use system data to effectively plan and maintain stock of all consumable and medicinal items in our hospitals and clinics.
Forecast levels of demand for services and products.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can.
Manage incoming emails and calls
Maintain accurate information update product records
Support the wider Finance Team with any queries or required reporting.
Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business.
Identify ways to improve the purchasing and supply chain process and potential cost savings.
Ensure stock orders are completed in a timely and sufficient manner.
Investigate any stock supply issues, ensure we have alternatives where possible.
Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal teams to cover supply chain
Use system data to effectively plan and maintain stock of all consumable and medicinal items in our hospitals and clinics.
Forecast levels of demand for services and products.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring to the role:
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain team
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Confident working with suppliers to place orders, chase deliveries, and resolve basic queries.
- Understanding of inventory control, stock rotation, and goods-in processes.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues as needed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring to the role:
- Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain team
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Confident working with suppliers to place orders, chase deliveries, and resolve basic queries.
- Understanding of inventory control, stock rotation, and goods-in processes.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues as needed.
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.
