Job responsibilities Ensure goods delivered are receipted on the electronic purchase order system in accordance with individual Trusts procedures and policies allowing payment of invoices. Accurate receipting results in reduction of invoice queries. Any invoice queries received should be dealt with promptly ensuring payment to suppliers and avoiding risk of accounts being placed on hold. Responsible for returning goods to suppliers in accordance with individual Trusts procedures. Ensure receipted goods are promptly redistributed by porters / drivers thereby customers receive their goods with minimum delay. Maintain office records. Liaise with Clinical Engineering on received deliveries which require their attention before received at Ward Level Plans workload to ensure all deliveries are receipted promptly and that urgent / priority deliveries are actioned immediately. To provide cover and support in the accurate counting of stock products within wards/departments using PDAs. To provide cover and support in Downloading information from PDA on to EDC ordering system. To provide cover and support with the putting away of stock accurately and tidily in correct locations within wards/departments. Responsible for the adhoc order requests from Trust end users via an order form and/or eprocurement system To review Ward Budget approvers and approval rules in relation to adhoc order requests, to also ensure valid Contract References are applied to point of order To liaise with the Materials Management Officers on all adhoc requests received and if to be added to ongoing stock management systems To communicate supply issues to end users Reordering alternative products, quickly where possible, if original cannot be delivered (inabilities). Comparisons between a range of products may be necessary. Data entry, text processing, storage of data on to eProcurement Systems adhering to Department of Health guidelines To work with procurement colleagues to ensure best quality and best price. Responsible for the sourcing and ordering of departmental products from multiple sources on varying delivery lead times. Participate in audits and stock takes as and when requested. Provide cover for colleagues between trust sites during periods of annual leave, sickness and any other planned or unplanned leave. Achieve team and individual agreed targets and objectives. Responsible for the maintenance of records associated with the service. Responsible for the training of new staff and act as a mentor Frequent exposure to dirty linen, clinical waste bags, samples, unpleasant aromas Responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy and safe R&D area with all products stored avoiding accidents to persons or goods General The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive; the post holder is expected to be co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post, department and the needs of the business. Must be able to travel cross site to meet the requirements of the post.