Materials Management Officer

To assist the Head of Procurement in providing and monitoring an efficient and cost effective materials management service to wards and departments within the Trust as part of the internal supply chain service.,

• Provide the level of service required by the Trust from the Materials Management function.


• Implement and manage the materials management function at ward / department level, acting as a primary point of contact and attending ward / department meetings when required.


• Undertake weekly ward stock takes, capture requirements using electronic automatic data capture equipment and input data as required on to computerised ordering system.


• Support the expansion of the Materials Management function across the remaining wards and departments within the Trust in accordance with the proposed Materials Management 'roll out' plan.


• Ensure stock items delivered are correct and that agreed stock levels are maintained.


• Continually develop and improve the relationships between the Procurement department and the ward staff.


• In accordance with department procedures, produce detailed spreadsheets for each materials management location and carry out periodic stock reviews.
  
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