Materials Co-ordinator

Materials Co‑ordinator

Bournemouth Hospital | Procurement | Permanent | Full time | £25,038 per annum | 37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award‑winning hospitals, this starts with a commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care.

We are looking for a Materials Co‑ordinator to support the Supply Chain function. You will be organised, a team player with attention to detail, IT skills and proven literacy and numeracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and co‑ordinate work activities within the Materials department to ensure all goods and services purchased meet hospital requirements.
• Lead and co‑ordinate purchasing, inventory management and issue of stock using the appropriate procedures and systems.
• Support the Materials Manager in the daily running of the department during periods of absence and ensure all Materials Manager core tasks are completed.
• Ensure orderly distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering materials and supplies where needed.
• Coordinate the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area, maintaining inventory by identifying, labelling and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory and reporting shortages.
• Undertake administrative tasks including record keeping, maintenance of departmental spreadsheets and review of invoice discrepancies.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with data and documentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock records, investigate stock discrepancies and ensure stock accuracy at all times.
• Previous administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain organised records.
• Good computer literacy, with confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, spreadsheets and basic formulas/functions.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

Benefits include free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.

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