Materials Management Assistant (Fixed Term)
Department: Finance
Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week; all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in facilitating a high-quality Materials Management service for Milton Keynes University Hospital. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of Materials Management and knowledge of inventory management systems, and experience of working within the NHS would be beneficial. The role requires a self‑motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a track record of working effectively both as part of a team and independently.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Responsibilities
- Provide a full materials management service to allocated patient clinical areas, including scanning, moving of goods on arrival, unpacking and checking of delivery, put‑away, ensuring stock rotation and no disruption to service.
- Use PDA devices to scan product barcodes, collect stock information, and download for purchase order processing via NHS Supply Chain and E‑Procurement System.
- Assist on the resolution of purchase order/delivery/invoice variances and disputes.
- Contribute to the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer‑focused supply chain services that meet the Trust’s procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP).
- Ensure effective delivery of medical and non‑medical consumables to wards and departments as allocated by the Materials Management Supervisor, coordinating requirements with allocated departments to meet customer expectations.
Financial Responsibility
- Comply with all statutory regulations, procedures, standing orders and divisional policies as directed.
- Ensure adherence to Trust Policies/Guidelines and SFI’s at all times when placing requisitions.
Development
- Establish and maintain good working relationships and foster a team‑working approach.
- Recognise how own tasks align with the procurement plan and strategic goals.
For further information, please contact Heather Twyman – Supply Chain Officer at heather.twyman@mkuh.nhs.uk.
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026.
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