Materials & Logistics Manager

Please note this vacancy is currently open only to current employees of the following organisations:Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICBIsle of Wight NHS TrustPortsmouth Hospital University NHS TrustSouth Central Ambulance ServiceUniversity Hospital Southampton& subsidiary companies ofHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FTMain duties of the jobThis postholder will co-lead the delivery of an efficient, tailored service in relation to the management of theatre services alongside the SGH Head of Supply.They will act with autonomy to ensure all materials are managed in a way so that they are in the right place at the right time across the UEL sites and the remote store, ultimately managing all stores and warehousing operational processes, overseeing a team of over 30 individuals, as well as managing UEL-owned assets and resources. The postholder will also deliver service improvement and development as the company grows and expands.About usUHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.Employee Benefits:NHS terms of service and annual leaveAccess to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and moreSouthampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than in London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.Job responsibilitiesThis post holder will lead the supplies and materials team, alongside the head of supply, with specific responsibility for supply to specialist departments at Southampton General Hospital, the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the UEL Warehouse at Eastleigh.The ability to travel between sites is essential.Demonstrable supply chain management experience is also essential, preferably within the NHS or healthcare sector.Person SpecificationQualifications, knowledge and experienceMaster's degree level education or equivalent experienceSupply chain management training to be supplemented by additional specialist courses as required or relevant experienceEvidence of continued professional development - such as business information, operational management, supply chain/transport/distribution/logistics professional qualifications - ie CIPSEvidence of working at senior level.IT and/or data handling/processing professional qualifications or equivalent experienceExperience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems.Experience managing project work.Experience in analysing and evaluating highly complex data sets, providing reports and interacting with multiple, highly complex IT systems/platforms.Experience in presenting reports and service delivery plans to senior managers and board level (which could be detailed, highly complex - derived from multiple sources, or sensitive/confidential in nature).Experience of establishing new storage/logistics functionsAble to learn and assimilate information quicklyAbility to work autonomously and within tight timescales.Numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management.Hold a UK driving licence - Able to travel between sites and remote warehouseEvidence of qualifications for use of manual handling equipment (eg forklift, pallet mover) +/- trainer qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£55,690 to £62,682 a yearpa or pa pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr