Materials Lead

BMI Goring Hall Hospitalin West Sussex is part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Materials Lead to join their team of staff in the Materials department.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems
• Proficient user of MS Excel and Outlook
• Effective leader with the ability to motivate and empower within the team.
• Experience of utilising purchasing/inventory systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of effective communication
• IT GCSE at grade A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence
• Being a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply would be an advantage
• Experience of using PeopleSoft software within a Purchasing environment

Duties of this role include:

• The Materials Lead will contribute to the Hospital’s success by providing leadership and direction on all materials, services and purchasing related activity across the relevant site(s).
• This role will ensure all aspects of the materials service as defined by the Procurement & Supply Chain Committee are realised through the continuous improvement of purchasing, stock management services, compliant processes and education of key stakeholders within the hospital with regards to supplies and inventory management.
• The Materials Lead will be responsible for developing the role of the Materials Team including maximising the effectiveness of the resource. They will work closely with the hospitals Heads of Department (HODs), Central Procurement & Supply Chain, Finance and their corporate colleagues to achieve the best service, value and quality of product made available at the right time.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries alongside access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday a year increasing to 30 days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Learning and development; free courses and industry recognised qualifications
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Plus much more

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”