Head of Inventory Management and Information Systems

Head of Inventory Management and Information Systems

The Procurement Department at SCL are looking to appoint apivotal role of Head of Inventory Management and Information's Systems.

The successful candidate will have ultimate responsibilityfor the day to day leadership of inventory management, purchasing andInformation functions for Synchronicity Care Limited and County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust : The Trust Group.

Leading the strategic oversight and operational managementof the inventory and stock control processes, source to pay and supply datasystems across the Trust Group ensuring optimal stock levels of medical andnon-medical supplies and consumables.With the overall leadership of procurement systems and information.

If you are a highly motivated individual who has the drive,enthusiasm and ability to work in a challenging and rewarding environment thenwe'd like to speak to you so we can explain more about this excitingopportunity and why it's a great time to join our team at Synchronicity CareLimited.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working approach.

For an informal chat please call or e-mail JulieWarnett, Associate Director of Procurement on or email

Main duties of the job

The candidate will ideally have demonstrable experiencewithin public sector procurement, inventory and information systems environment(however not essential).

The candidate will act as anadvocate to drive improvements in the development and implementation of procedures,policies and ways of working to achieve best practice and compliance.

Leading and mentoring team membersacross the inventory and information team, supporting individuals to developtheir knowledge and skills to progress and improve performance will be a keyelement of the role.

The post holder will report directly to the AssociateDirector of Procurement (ADP) and will work closely with the senior managementteams across the Trust Group and wider external stakeholders.

The post holder will drive information, electronic inventoryand procurement forward in the Trust.

Provides strategic direction to the Inventory Management,Purchasing and Information Teams to ensure systems, processes and practices aremaintained and in line with the vision, aims and objectives of the ProcurementStrategy and wider stakeholders.

About us

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Job responsibilities

Toread more information about the advertised role, and the main jobduties/responsibilities please head to the Job Description and PersonSpecification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Appropriate degree level qualification or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
• Higher level Management / Leadership Qualification (such as Hons Degree, Post Grad or Masters) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the demands of the post.
• MCIPS (Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
• Project Management Qualification (such as PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of e-procurement and information systems and their application within public sector procurement or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory management systems and working practices.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point.
• Leadership skills, including change management, coaching and mentoring.
• Awareness of public sector procurement and its application within the public sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
• Proven track record of stakeholder relationships.
• Must be pragmatic and structured.
• Working knowledge of NHS National Procurement Strategies and associated plans.

Experience

• Proven experience in developing and managing complex inventory management environment including year end stock taking process.
• Proven experience in developing and managing eProcurement systems and business intelligence analytical tools.
• Demonstrable experience in driving business improvements in an inventory and procurement information systems environment.
• Proven experience of managing large, complex programmes that cut across a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of developing commercial relationships that provide benefit (include financial) to the organisation.
• Change management.
• Relationship management.Resource management.
• Budget management.
• Project management.
• Data analysis.
• Staff development and mentoring.
• Proven experience of delivery year on year on strategic targets and objectives

Special Requirements

• A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team leader and player.
• Ability to work from and travel between any SCL / Trust site/location.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working