Company Overview
At Bupa, our mission is to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives while contributing to a better world.
As a global healthcare provider, we serve over 38 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits to enhance and expand healthcare services, ensuring better care for both current and future customers.
We employ approximately 85,000 people across multiple regions, including the UK, Australia, Spain, Chile, Poland, New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico, the US, the Middle East, and Ireland. Additionally, we have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia and India.
We Make Health Happen
Joining our UK support functions means playing a vital role in helping our customer-facing teams deliver exceptional service and patient care. No matter your position, your work will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day.
As a Materials Management Assistant, you will support the implementation and operation of a new Inventory Management System. Your responsibilities will also include managing the Genesis stock management system, supervising stock flow, and ensuring efficient stock control.
How You’ll Help Us Make Health Happen
- Deliver and replenish goods to wards and departments, reviewing stock locations using the Genesis reporting system and maintaining stock levels.
- Monitor and manage stock within wards and departments, ensuring adherence to budget targets where possible.
- Conduct stock counts using barcode scanners and maintain files in line with departmental objectives.
- Generate and analyze reports on stock levels, making necessary adjustments to meet demand.
- Communicate stock updates to wards and departments, including delays, shortages, stock location changes, and returns issues.
- Reprint barcode labels when discrepancies or changes are identified.
- Track and action Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with departmental objectives.
- Collaborate with ward managers and the Inventory & Purchasing Manager in implementing Genesis across hospital departments.
- Notify relevant staff of any changes to storage areas in a timely manner.
- Receive and issue goods, both physically and within the Genesis receipting system.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with ERP systems for stock management or payable processes.
- Experience working with hospital products and knowledge of supply chain management.
- Strong background in stock control.
- Ability to analyze data and apply problem-solving techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail.
- IT literate, with proficiency in stock management systems.
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