Supply Chain Coordinator

• Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Up to £27,000

We are seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our team at a prestigious healthcare facility. The role is pivotal in ensuring that an effective and efficient materials management service is provided, exceeding client expectations both personally and at a team level. The successful candidate will influence and encourage clients towards product standardisation and the realisation of cash savings.

• Represent and promote the efficiency of managed services in line with corporate values.
• Support the Site Manager in delivering the managed service effectively and manage day-to-day operations.
• Provide advice to customers, liaise with suppliers, and use persuasive skills to enhance performance and delivery within the Supply Chain Service.
• Develop, amend, and implement Supply Chain policies and procedures to enhance the service.
• Purchase goods and services, ensuring contract compliance and standardisation initiatives are utilised.
• Train and support Supply Chain Coordinators, ensuring service levels exceed customer expectations.
• Lead routine material management reviews, recommending cost-effective stock holding strategies.
• Schedule and complete biannual stock review meetings, documenting changes for audit purposes.
• Manage team member work allocation, appraisals, absence, recruitment, and personal development with the support of the Site Manager.
• Maintain optimum stock levels using a Stock and Inventory Management Solution, balancing cost improvement with patient care.
• Develop relationships with other departments, providing specialist supply chain knowledge to maximise clinical outputs.
• Ensure accurate data entry and timely ordering within supply systems.
• Ensure the availability of manual handling equipment for safe lifting duties in line with Trust Policy.
• Use negotiation and influencing skills to persuade clients to maximise cost-effectiveness and implement cost-saving measures.
• Lead and communicate potential Supply Chain problems to customers, ensuring stock availability.
• Deputise in the absence of the Site Manager, Coordinators, and Equipment Lead.
• Provide comprehensive procurement support and deliver discrete procurement work to specification, on-time and within budget.

• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Specialist supply chain knowledge.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and procurement systems.
• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a large team.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Well-organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Awareness of policies and procedures and their impact on others.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet specific deadlines.
• Commitment, enthusiasm, and drive to ensure timely delivery of the supply chain service.
• Trustworthiness and confidentiality.
• Team player with interactive skills at all levels internally and externally.

To apply for the Supply Chain Coordinator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.