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To implement and maintain a Materials Management service across key departments and wards, undertaking the day-to-day ordering activity on behalf of the customer, in line with agreed protocols. To be responsible for ensuring that customer’s requirements are met in the most cost-effective way possible always ensuring continuity of supplies. Carrying out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/department leads, using system information as appropriate to illustrate spending patterns, identify and agree all products and stock levels with the customer, monitor usage and activity patterns and place timely and accurate orders to maintain agreed levels.
The post holder will provide a day-to-day Inventory Management Service for dedicated areas within the Trust. This post covers a range of tasks, some of which require the exercise of initiative.
One of the main objectives for the post holder is to ensure a timely and effect stock replenishment service. Following best practice, whilst operating within broad procedural guidelines. You will need to have good time management skills to perform to preset timetables and schedules. A measure of independent judgment will be required from time to time as most of the working day will be spent at ward/theatre level.
The post holder will undertake quarterly stock and non-stock ordering reviews with the appointed ward/departmental lead. Perform Supply Chain evaluations using system-based reports and carry out product rationalisation/value for money initiatives, in line with Procurement Department protocols/procedures and Trust Statutory Policies.
Continual development is a main driver of the department at personal/team and Service levels.
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