Dorset HealthCare are looking for a Procurement Materials Management Officer. To carry out administration duties in a manner that supports departmental targets and ensures compliance with standard operating procedures. To provide an efficient & effective procurement and supply service to the Trust in respect of a Materials Management service to a wards and departments.
To take responsibility for all electronic ordering / requisitioning for designated wards and departments. - Corresponding with suppliers & NHS SCCL ensuring that prices and deliveries are accurate and monitored.
This post is part of the Procurement Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
To provide an efficient & effective procurement and supply service to the Trust in respect of a Materials Management service to a wards and departments. This includes:
The management of products and services required by wards and departments through materials management top ups and download to NHS supply chain using electronic data capture units.
E-procurement requisitions onto systems and creation into purchase orders for goods and services ,ensuring the right goods are ordered from the right supplier at the right price to be delivered at the right time and to the right place.
Stock is maintained at the appropriate re-order level using hand held data capture devices and inventory stock control systems; management of the replenishing of stock.
Development & review of ward / department materials management systems / stock control and stock requirements and the putting away of stock to agreed standards.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ’outstanding’ in2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.ne

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