Job Description

Please note there are 2 vacancies available:
1 x Full Time Permanent
1 x Full Time Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
As part of its continuing development the Trust wishes to appoint suitably experienced procurement/logistics professionals to the position of Materials Management Officer. This is a challenging role requiring procurement and logistics expertise to support the expansion of the materials management service and the introduction of a GS1 complaint inventory management system.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be work closely with clinical, finance and procurement colleagues across the Trust and be responsible for all aspects of stock management in their designated ward and department. The materials management service is also responsible for obtaining maximum possible benefits from expenditure against goods, seeking 'best value', reliability, responsiveness and innovation from suppliers and stakeholders.
Applicants must possess strong IT skills procurement and previous experience of materials management in the NHS would be advantageous.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CP-7500007
Job locations
The Friarage Hospital
Bullamoor Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Diploma (or equivalent experience) or prepared to work towards.
• Microsoft Office certificates or qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Experience of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets.
• Experience of analysing basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Experience of supporting the identification of service improvement.

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Ability to analyse basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work.
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point Working knowledge of electronic purchasing / procurement system

Desirable

• Working experience of purchasing and supply activity.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Diploma (or equivalent experience) or prepared to work towards.
• Microsoft Office certificates or qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Experience of operating within organisational policies, such as, Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience of working to both agreed individual and team targets.
• Experience of analysing basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Experience of supporting the identification of service improvement.

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Ability to analyse basic information and spend data to support decision making.
• Ability to clearly communicate with a variety of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work.
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point Working knowledge of electronic purchasing / procurement system

Desirable

• Working experience of purchasing and supply activity.

Skills Required