Materials Management & Stores Supervisor (XN04)
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-FIN-0165 |
Summary
Under the direction of the Assistant Supply Chain Manager, to be responsible for the supervision of staff who provide the Supplies Materials Management service throughout Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Ensure that the Trusts procurement is undertaken in accordance with the organisations Best Practice and Financial Standing Instructions. Provides a Materials Management/Storekeeper service to a designated number of Wards, Theatres and Departments. Ensures stock/deliveries are receipted/maintained at the appropriate level using hand held data capture devices, and the receipting and putting away of stock to agreed standards. Provides a comprehensive interface for customers who receive a Materials Management service. To supervise and manage the administrative support required for each of the Supplies IT Systems. The position forms part of a team up to seven Whole Time Equivalents (WTE), providing a Materials Management and Stores service for a range of medical and non-medical goods. Whilst there is no direct budget management the post holder will be expected to understand the Trusts budgeting process and the allocation of cost mechanism. The department is targeted with cash releasing targets in excess of £2m per annum and the post holder will be expected to significantly contribute in meeting this target. It is expected that a significant reduction in the levels of inventory that the Trust currently holds can be achieved through a collaborative approach between purchasing and materials management. The post holder will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to achieve this goal. To participate in meetings with clinical staff, for regular reviews and to supply urgent medical products/data, when required. Identify the needs of the organisation and working within the guidelines of the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions. To supervise the staff who provide a Supplies receipting/distribution and Materials Management services to Wards, Theatres and Departments. Works independently for most of the time, referring to the Assistant Supply Chain Manager/Specialist Inventory Supply Chain Manager only when necessary. Ensure goods are marshalled within Stores/wards & theatres for an effective receipting/distribution and Materials Management Service. Introduces new policies as directed by the Assistant Supply Chain Manager/Specialist Inventory Supply Chain Manager into work areas, feeds back on areas of difficulty, and suggests improvements to support best practice. Plan and organise the Materials Management Assistants/Storekeepers work schedules, adjusting work plans as necessary. Manage the day to day functions associated with the Trusts computerised inventory control systems and assist in the development of new technology. Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs and persuades customers to adopt the most efficient, cost effective and value for money supply route. To support the Assistant Supply Chain Manager/Specialist inventory Supply Chain Manager in the review of inventory and the range of stock to be carried by the organisation. Ensure that the stock is purchased against the re-order level reports to agreed quality standards. Procurement of goods from NHS Logistics, Prime Wholesalers and External Suppliers to provide value for money and best commercial advantage. The moving, handling, distribution and storage of goods to the appropriate Materials Management department as required. Responsible for the security of goods during the receipting process and the putting away of stock to agreed locations in accordance with agreed standards. Participates in formal audits of materially managed areas. Resolves stock issues, including stock deficiencies and prioritises urgent deliveries.