About the Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside and provides specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide an end‑to‑end stock control solution to the Trust in accordance with Trust procedures.
* Re‑order, replenish and advise on stock holding to service users across the Trust and other organisations with whom the Trust has a service level agreement.
* Provide advice and guidance to end users using e‑procurement systems.
* Assist in identifying savings and cost reduction opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS procurement guidance.
* Provide a stock control system including stock rotation, re‑ordering and replenishment service for consumables used by customers.
* Conduct a first check on the quality of goods received and report any damage or discrepancies.
* Check the accuracy of supporting documentation for delivered goods.
* Receive goods on e‑procurement systems where not automated.
* Unload deliveries and restock storage areas to agreed levels within ward departments and central store areas.
* Break down cages for collection in line with agreed procedures.
* Re‑order the agreed range of goods to predetermined stock levels using the Trust’s electronic ordering system.
* Act as a focal point for service users on issues relating to materials management for goods delivered.
* Handle customer enquiries and work with internal and external customers to provide advice and support.
* Produce reports and use statistical analysis to advise Trust budget holders on annual spend and on implications of supplier and product changes.
* Dispose of waste packaging in line with the Trust’s waste management policy.
* Provide a service to customers throughout the Trust and external customers in a timely and convenient manner.
* Assist with specific project work on behalf of the Supply Chain Team Leader.
* Liaise with procurement staff and service users.
* Identify cost implications of budget pressures and brief budget holders on a regular basis.
* Help develop the service to customers in response to changing requirements and market changes.
* Achieve stakeholder support and sign‑off for any changes to the service provided.
* Work with end users to offer advice on alternative products or stock solutions.
* Achieve sign‑off on prospective benefits enabling cost‑improvement programmes.
* Develop the service to meet changing customer and external market requirements.
* Provide advice to users regarding the procurement process and UK procurement regulations.
* Liaise with stakeholder/project and key Trust departments.
* Work closely with National, Regional Procurement Authorities and NHS Supply Chain.
* Provide full procurement information to stakeholders.
* Work with Finance staff to ensure recharges and discrepancies are reported in a timely manner and returns are dealt with as directed by NHS Supply Chain or external suppliers.
* Establish budgeting understanding at the commencement of a project and advise budget holders on purchase costs and best‑value procurement routes.
* Monitor and report outcomes, including savings against forecast.
* Maintain effective records at all stages.
* Responsible for updating and producing your own personal development plan.
* Participate in training activities to ensure knowledge of technology and work practices.
* Ensure work areas are clean, tidy, safe and secure.
* Take reasonable measures to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues and visitors.
* Comply with Manual Handling Regulations, COSHH regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Comply with the Trust’s waste policy for removal and disposal of discarded packaging.
* Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade as the Supply Chain Manager may allocate from time to time.
This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025.
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