Supplies Manager

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare group in Wimbledon is seeking a Supplies Manager to lead the operational management of their stores and distribution service. You will motivate your team while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness in inventory practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in team management and a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics. A comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment are offered for this role.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulatory environment and understanding of relevant policies.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Strong organisational skills for effective workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the stores and distribution service.
• Drive cost-effective inventory practices in alignment with hospital goals.
• Ensure compliance with Nuffield Health’s policies during purchasing.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Cost management

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital | Wimbledon, London SW19 5NX | Permanent | Full time | 37.5 hours

We’re looking for a Supplies Manager to join our prestigious team at Parkside Private Hospital, part of a leading healthcare group committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

About the Role

As Supplies Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the hospital! Leading a dedicated team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the stores and distribution service, planning and organising workflow, stock control and staffing levels. You’ll be key in driving cost‑effective, compliant, and efficient inventory practices and will work closely with HODs and the hospital leadership team, ensuring seamless communication and strategic alignment.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll inspire your team, implement best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across the hospital’s supply chain functions.

As Supplies Manager you will:

• Lead, motivate, supervise, and train the team within the Materials department.
• Ensure goods and services are purchased to meet hospital requirements, in line with Nuffield Health’s policies and procedures.
• Develop the department with accountability for achieving cost management and the accurate and timely provision of all management information required.
• Be the face of Supply Chain and make yourself a key point of contact at site.
• Ensure the achievement of Supply Chain objectives i.e. target inventory levels/compliancy.
• Accountability that best practice in inventory management is followed within the department, undertaking, managing and recording planned stock counts in accordance with Nuffield Health Supply Chain policy.
• Cost reduction and efficiency improvements are implemented and supported.
• To actively participate in any business process / project / initiative which may impact upon / be impacted by area of responsibility.
• Consult and meet regularly with departments to discuss any necessary changes due to developments in clinical practice, as well as the wider supply chain.
• Expand line management responsibility to encompass other roles within the hospital that may support the function of the supplies department.

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital is one of the leading private hospitals in South‑West London. We opened in 1983 and are located opposite Wimbledon Common. Our hospital is easily accessible from Central London and the surrounding areas.

For over 35 years, we have provided first‑class independent healthcare for the local community.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. With everything from free gym membership, a cycle to work scheme to financial wellbeing support and more – at Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

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