Ward Product Management Operative – Procurement Stores & Logistics

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is a large healthcare system employing approximately 40,000 staff and delivering acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people.

Role Overview

The Stores & Logistics Service provides a comprehensive supply chain management service to NHS organisations within the Health Board. Duties include procurement of goods and services, requisitioning from the National Distribution Centre and external suppliers, and distribution to theatres, wards and departments. The department also advises Directorate management on procurement matters, provides financial control information to budget holders, and manages equipment contracts.

This is a fixed term post of 12 months, based at Royal Alexandra Hospital. Working full time hours (36 h per week) on a day shift pattern: Monday – Tuesday 08 00, Wednesday – Friday 08 30, including public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Local Site Manager in the day to day operation of services within one of the operational warehouses or receiving centres serving GG&C. Ensure stores are run efficiently, with all goods receipted, stored and distributed in line with best practice and to meet end user requirements.

Assist in updating GG&C procurement systems with all stock and non stock transactional information, including goods received notes, returns, and issues, and perform data input and general clerical duties.

Provide regular information to the Multi Site Manager or Deputy Manager to maintain agreed stock levels, support monitoring of user enquiries, and identify strengths or weaknesses in supply chain performance. Monitor and adhere to quality standards and departmental performance criteria, including key performance indicators.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure full compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH, safe systems of work, and accident reporting procedures. Support the safe custody and security of all stock and storage areas, reporting any issues that may impact store operations.

Maintain accurate records, work with the Audit Department to support regular stock checks, assist with stock taking when required, and expedite outstanding issues to ensure timely delivery and continuity of supply.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Stores experience
• Significant procurement experience within a large organisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equal Opportunity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is proud of its diverse workforce.

As a Forces Friendly Employer, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde welcomes applications from across the Armed Forces community.