Ensure that all Consignment agreements are in place, signed and are correct.
Manage your team to carry out top up count for theatres and inpatient areas, ensuring there is sufficient stock available at all times
Akessa Healthcare is looking for an experinced Medical Storage Manager to join our operating theatre team, based at The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong medical and supply chain experience, ideally within the healthcare sector, to contribute to our commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
As Medical Storage Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement function, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services across all sites. You will work closely with clinical and operational teams to source the best products and services to support the hospital’s activities while maintaining a strong focus on quality, cost control, and sustainability.
Before applying, please note that:
- The Akessa Health Care does not offer hybrid or remote working
- The role is for an energetic, enthusiastic and able candidate and not applicants who wish to slow down
- This role is suitable for applicants who have a demonstrable in healthcare procurement and or storage experience
About The Akessa Healthcare Group
The Akessa Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality private healthcare services across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care through our network of world-class hospitals and clinics.
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.
The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 50 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Order stock, to be delivered for all hospital departments
- Raise requests to purchase, for all stock not held , for all departments with the exception of Pharmacy
- Responsibility for ensuring the correct purchase order policy is followed throughout the hospital and the necessary approvals gained.
- Cooperate with the accounts team to ensure that Bills on hold are dealt with in a timely manner
- Manage all stock, order, invoice and delivery queries, ensuring all queries are cleared on a weekly basis
- Responsibility for ensuring the correct purchase order policy is followed
- To comply with all Health & Safety at Work regulations including COSHH, where applicable, whilst being aware of corporate and local safety policies
- Ensure compliance with Company rules for capitalised purchases, ensuring correct number of quotations, purchasing and tracking progress
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts and managing performance to ensure the delivery of quality products and services on time and within budget.
- Manage inventory levels and work with clinical and operational teams to ensure the right materials and supplies are available when needed without overstocking
- Monitor and control procurement budgets, ensuring cost efficiency, and reporting regularly on procurement performance and savings opportunities
About You:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a storage management role, with healthcare sector experience highly desirable
- Knowledge: understanding of procurement practices, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost management. Familiarity with healthcare products, services, and supplies is a plus.
- Qualifications: A relevant qualification in procurement (CIPS or equivalent) is desirable.
- Education: A bachelor’s degree from a reputable university is desirable
Skills:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills essential in this role
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple priorities at any given time
- Sound knowledge of procurement software and systems.
- Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and track savings
Personal Attributes:
- A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail
- A collaborative approach, working well with clinical and operational teams
- Ability to adapt and be flexible, as the role requires cross-site work and varying demands
- Stability and longevity in previous posts
Please note:
The content of the job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which fall within their scope of practice.
The role profile reflects the overall scope and responsibilities of the role. All roles evolve and this role profile will therefore be subject to periodic review and change if required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury HP19 9PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to confirm that you won't require visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future if you were successful in this process?
Education:
Experience:
- procurement management : 3 years (required)
- healthcare procurement: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
