Materials Manager
Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital| Wimbledon, London SW10 5NX| | Permanent | Full time |37.5 hours
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Are you ready to lead supply chain excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment? We’re looking for a Materials Manager to join our prestigious team at Parkside Private Hospital, part of a leading healthcare group committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
About the Role
As Materials Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our hospital’s supply chain operations—leading a dedicated team, managing vendor relationships, and driving cost-effective, compliant, and efficient inventory practices. You’ll be the key liaison between central supply chain and hospital leadership, ensuring seamless communication and strategic alignment.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll inspire your team, implement best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the hospital’s supply chain functions.
As Material Manager you will
* Lead, motivate, and develop the Materials team, ensuring high performance and accountability.
* Work with HO on procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
* Ensure compliance with supply chain policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
* Collaborate with hospital leadership, finance, and clinical departments to align supply chain strategies with operational needs.
* Drive cost reduction initiatives and operational efficiencies.
* Maintain accurate records, manage budgets, and ensure timely invoice resolution.
* Represent the supply chain function at senior leadership meetings and hospital forums.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in supply chain management and team leadership.
* Strong IT skills and familiarity with inventory systems.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
* Experience in healthcare supply chain or multisite operations are desirable.
* Lean 6S experience or qualification desirable.
* Familiarity with materials management inventory systems.
Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital.
Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in South-West London. We opened in 1983 and are located opposite Wimbledon Common. Our hospital is easily accessible from Central London and the surrounding areas.
For over 35 years, we have provided first-class independent healthcare for the local community.
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