• To ensure goods and services are purchased to meet hospital requirements, in line with Nuffield Health’s policies and procedures .

• D epartment operates a Monday-Friday, 07:00-17:00 opening times, whilst ensuring the core hours from 08:00 – 15:00 are achieved.

• To develop the department with accountability for achieving cost management and the accurate and timely provision of all management information required .

• To ensure effective business planning and development for the department with input into hospital business planning, improvement and development .

• Be the face of Supply Chain and make yourself a key point of contact at sites

• To ensure the achievement of Supply Chain objectives i.e. target inventory levels /compliancy

• To ensure all audits / reviews of the department and its performance are undertaken and recorded. A ction taken in a prompt manner to address any issues raised

• To implement Nuffield Health policies and procedures within the department and ensure departmental compliance with all relevant standards and procedures

• To ensure the development, implementation, monitoring and review of departmental working processes and / or standards of practice, policies, procedures or protocols

• Engage with senior stakeholders at the facilities such as: Head of Departments, Hospital Directors, Finance Business Partners, amongst others

• Drive operational excellence in areas of responsibility and assist in delivering the divisional strategy at a local level

• Gain customer trust through relationship development and be a credible change management expert

• Consult and meet regularly with departments to discuss any necessary changes due to developments in clinical practice, as well as the wider supply chain

• Accountability that best practice in inventory management is followed within the department , undertaking , managing and recording planned stock counts in accordance with Nuffield H ealth Supply Chain policy

• To liaise with Nuffield Heath Procurement department to manage the activities of all suppliers in relation to the service provided to the hospital

• To identify and address risk management issues in liaison with both the Finance Business Partner and Regional Materials Manager.

• Cost reduction and efficiency improvements are implemented and supported

• Accountability of all records relevant to area of responsibility are maintained , managed, and reported accurately and in accordance with required procedures and timescales.

• Ensure timely and accurate invoice investigations and resolutions .

• To actively participate in any business process / project / initiative which may impact upon / be impacted by area of responsibility.

• Degree level and/or working towards a Supply Chain qualification would be desirable

• Prior experience of working within Supply Chain for a multisite company, would be an advantage

• Leadership and m anagement experience including team leadership with commercial and finance remit, working to cost control KPIs

• Strong and effective communicator with an ability to influence and represent the Supplies Function through clear and regular communications to the hospital leadership team

• Experience with Materials M anagement inventory systems will be advantageous

• Ability to evaluate problems and identify the most appropriate approach to resolving, pursuing issues through to completion.

Nuffield Health Tees Hospital

Nuffield Health Tees Hospital has established itself as one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the Northeast, proudly serving patients from Stockton-On-Tees, Darlington, Middlesbrough, and the surrounding areas since 1981. Our friendly, well-equipped, and modern hospital has built a reputation for its outstanding levels of patient care. Specialist areas of treatment include cosmetic surgery, spinal surgery, vascular surgery, eye care and orthopedics.

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