Job overview
As part of our Procurement strategy, HPL set a strategic ambition to implement an advanced IMS to enhance stock management, increase product track and traceability and support quality services across the organisation.
In 2025 Alder Hey applied to be part of the national IMS Cohort 2 programme, to roll out an advanced IMS system with their selected provider of choice. The Trust was successful in its application, and we are delighted to be part of the new programme.
Whilst the programme will be overseen by Procurement, the implementation and ongoing operation of the system, is very much a collaborate effort across both clinical and corporate teams.
The candidate will also be required to work closely with NHSSC and our IMS provider, on the successful implementation and embedding of new processes to ensure that maximum benefits can be realised.
If you have a passion for improvement, are a champion for change, have strong interpersonal skills, have experience in project management and can work as part of a team, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Inventory Management System Lead will work in partnership with all stakeholders including external stakeholders and customer base across Health Procurement Liverpool and will be responsible for the implementation and maintaining optimal system performance. The post holder will manage the internal and external training and refresher training requirements for all users of the trust’s Inventory Management system. The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing performance monitoring of the agreement the Trust has with the system provider and lead on any necessary actions to follow. Proactively lead the ongoing development of the system. This position will be the lead role in delivering continuous improvement across the organisation including developing and influencing Health Procurement Liverpool’s supply chain Strategy, providing expert advice and support to all Trusts as part of HPL on inventory management matters and ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are proactively engaged in projects to maximise the value of the service to all organisations where applicable. As a Procurement team member, the post holder will be required to lead on complex and challenging initiatives relating to supply chain and inventory management, challenging the norm and providing recommendations on service improvement in terms of process and systems across all HPL sites. The post holder will be required to manage the project with often conflicting deadlines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds or currently working towards/willing to work towards Chartered Institute in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification.
- Project Management Qualification.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Logistics & Inventory Management qualification.
Skills & Attibrutes
Essential
- Ability to interpret complex data to identify improved process and ways of working
- Creative, innovative, ‘self-starter’ able to motivate self and others to complete agreed objectives
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Reliable, punctual, willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent inter-personal skills.
- Ability to react to situations promptly to solve complex issues with inventory and stock availability.
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload to address conflicting demands.
- Prepared to work within clinical areas to ensure successful deployment of systems and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to work autonomously to manage own workload.
- Ability to adapt communication style in line with audience
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time to writing reports and completing analysis.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Project management experience
- Experience of implementing, rolling out and embedding systems.
- Experience with change management
- Experience in managing complex project(s).
- Experience building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Experience of collating and interpreting complex information to support system KPI reporting
- Experience of successfully engaging stakeholders
- Understanding of local, regional and national procurement agendas and how this links into operational procurement activity.
- • Experience in successful performance management and reporting on outcomes.
- Demonstrable IT skills including specialist software for IMS systems, Procurement P2P systems & Microsoft Office applications used to create presentations, reports and to assist in data analysis.
Desirable
- Understanding of the “Green agenda” and how procurement can support this.
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This advert is for Inventory Management System Lead with The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 23 Aug 2026.
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