Materials Management Assistant Fixed Term

Job overview

Materials Management Assistant Fixed Term

Department Finance

Band 3  £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: 30 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in facilitating a high-quality Materials Management service for Milton Keynes University Hospital. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of Materials Management and knowledge of inventory management systems and experience of working within the NHS would be beneficial. You will be a self-motivated individual that has excellent communication skills and a track record of working as part of a team and individually.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Twyman – Supply Chain Officer by email [email protected]

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview 23 April 2026

Main duties of the job

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

'Administrative and Clerical staff feel supported with flexible working at MKUH, reporting 6.82 out of 10, and a 76% feel strongly about approaching their managers regarding flexible working.' NHS Staff Survey 2024

To provide a full materials management service to all patient clinical areas using appropriate stock control and re-ordering systems.

To ensure the correct use of PDA’s to scan product bar codes, collect stock information and download for purchase order processing via NHS Supply Chain, and E-Procurement System.

To assist on the resolution of purchase order/ delivery/ invoice variances and disputes.

To contribute to the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focussed supply chain services, which meets the Trusts procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Material Management Duties

• Ensure effective delivery of medical and non-medical consumables to wards and departments allocated by the material management supervisor and co-ordinating the requirements of these activities with allocated departments to ensure that these meet the customer expectations.
• Provide full materials management service to allocated patient clinical areas. This will include scanning, moving of goods on arrival, unpacking and checking of delivery and put away, ensuring stock rotation and no disruption to service.

Financial responsibility

• Comply with all statutory regulations, procedures, standing orders and divisional policies generally as directed.
• Ensure adherence to Trust Policies/Guidelines and SFI’s to at all times when placing requisitions.

Development

• Ensure a good working relationships and a teamworking approach.
• Recognise how own tasks align with the procurement plan and strategic goals.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details