Materials Manager

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic professional who will work as part of the Procurement, Contracts & Logistics Department, providing Materials Management and logistical expertise to the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, and our Fleet subsidiary company NEASUS. You will proactively manage the delivery of stock across the Trust, mitigate the potential for stock shortage, and respond to spikes in demand in order to maintain supply to our front line colleagues (Blue Light Emergency Response and Patient Transport Services).

You will be responsible for the purchase life cycle of 400+ product lines, ensuring ordering is automated where possible through the Inventory Management System, and ensure the supply of all such goods and service to 60+ NEAS sites. Your role will be to support the Head of Procurement, Contracts & Logistics to develop the service through the adoption of best practice and efficient use of resource, and to meet the logistical demands of the Trust as a whole.

Responsible for the day to day Inventory/Materials Management processes, to support the effective and efficient delivery of Logistical goods and services across the Trust.

Responsible for all line management arrangement for the staff within the Logistics team, this will including absence and annual leave management, annual appraisals and staff development; as well as supporting with welfare issues and the day to day performance of the service.

Supported at all times by the Head of Service and wider Department, you will be part of the management structure within the department and encouraged to continuously explore improvement and innovation within the service, including your own personal development.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and be educated to a minimum of NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant field (Logistics, Management/Materials Management/Warehouse Management).