Spire Leeds Hospital are currently recruiting for an experienced Supplies Team Lead to join the Stores department on a fixed term contract of 12 months. Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region’s largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week Duties and responsibilities To co-ordinate Stores orders and deliveries, put away stock and assist with re-organisation of the storage areas and updating records. To ensure that all Hospital consumables, prosthesis, loan stock, hire and equipment are managed efficiently and effectively, including processing of returns. To ensure that consumable and prosthesis stocks are at the optimum levels, correctly labelled and date-checked. To ensure that all Hospital related purchase orders are completely and accurately processed and managed, including following up with suppliers on overdue purchase orders and delivery queries. To complete administrative tasks as required for the efficient management of the department, including updating stock and order trackers, scanning and filing documents for archive. To participate in the consumable and prosthesis stocktakes and to ensure all differences are investigated. Work with the team, other departments and suppliers to ensure that AP queries are kept to a minimum and processed in a timely manner. Ensure stores and goods-in areas are safely and efficiently maintained and kept clean and tidy. Provide support to the manager to complete improvement projects and to manage the team and cover responsibilities during absences. Who were looking for Good IT skills, including use of Excel. Experience of a hospital environment would be desirable. Experience of working with stock processes and management would be desirable. Experience of SAP would be desirable. Experience of working in a demanding, fast-moving environment would be desirable. Should be resilient and able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances. Should be organised, able to manage own workload and have a process driven approach. Must be able to adapt to last minute changes in information and priorities. Must be a self-starter and who can work closely with theatre colleagues and take full responsibility for managing the consumable, prosthesis and loan stocks so that the appropriate kit is in place in time. Should be resourceful and able to solve problems and continually look to improve processes. Should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build appropriate working relationships to drive the achievement of business objectives. Whilst appropriate equipment and training is provided to support the postholder, the role can be physically demanding. Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Free onsite parking Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, its more than just treating patients; its about looking after people We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications