Band 3 - Supply Chain Controller, Procurement & Supply Chain
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join the Procurement and Supply Chain Department as a Supply Chain Controller. The role involves using IT systems, including desktop and handheld devices, for tasks such as receiving goods, stock rotation, replenishment, cycle counting, and internal distribution. The successful candidate will also support the migration to a full Inventory Management System. Accuracy, efficiency, and good communication skills are essential for managing competing deadlines.
Key responsibilities
- Order and stow stock at ward/department level using bar code systems.
- Top-up wards and clinical areas according to a pre-determined schedule.
- Timely receipt of orders placed for ward top-up on the Trust Inventory system.
- Replenish, receipt, issue, and stow stock using the Genesis system.
- Rotate stock by expiry date, ensuring stock with the shortest life is used first.
- Process requisitions on the computer system and authorise orders for wards and departments.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of stores management or CIPS qualifications or courses attended.
- Good standard of General Education.
- Good IT and keyboard skills.
- Computer literate.
- A working knowledge of basic office and business practices.
- Knowledge of basic Supply Chain management.
- Previous demonstrable experience of customer service.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS.
- An understanding of Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement procedures.
- Ability to travel between sites.
- To be willing to work towards CILT qualification.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a stock control environment.
- Knowledge of goods & services used within NHS.
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,106 – £28,850 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 3 - Supply Chain Controller, Procurement & Supply Chain
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
We have a great opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join our Procurement and Supply Chain Department as a Supply Chain Controller.
This position involves using various IT systems, utilising both desktop and handheld devices, and covers a wide range of duties that require accuracy and efficiency. These include receiving goods, stock rotation and replenishment, cycle counting, internal distribution, and supporting the migration to a full Inventory Management System within the organisation.
We are looking for someone with good communication and organisational skills, who can work to competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Previous experience in a stock control or supply chain environment is desirable, as is knowledge of goods and services used within the NHS.
Please note this job is based at Hemel.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Main duties of the job
To order and stow stock at ward/department level, using bar code systems where materials management and theatres solutions have been established for agreed stocked product lines.
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