Material Management Officer

Job summary 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 compliant inventory management system. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will 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 bite‑size programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3, 5 and 7. Details Job location: Friarage Hospital, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1JG 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 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 PowerPoint. Working knowledge of electronic purchasing/procurement system. Desirable: Working experience of purchasing and supply activity. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Employer details Employer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address: Friarage Hospital, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1JG Employer’s website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr