Supply Chain Manager - SFT

Job Summary

"Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position."

The Band 6 Supply Chain Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that high-quality, cost-effective products and services are delivered to clinical and operational teams across the organisation. Working within the GWH and BSW ICS , this role focuses on maintaining efficient management of targets, inventory control, procurement planning and supplier relationship management, as well as maintaining the S4S standards.

The postholder is responsible for ensuring that materials and equipment are available when needed to support safe patient care, while also contributing to financial sustainability and continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

Main duties of the job

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee day-to-day supply chain operations including procurement coordination, stock management, and data analysis to identify areas for optimisation. They will liaise closely with clinical, operational and finance colleagues to understand service needs and ensure stock availability without excessive waste. The role involves managing supplier performance, maintaining and improving KPI's, and supporting product rationalisation initiatives. The postholder will also lead on resolving supply issues, maintaining accurate systems data, implementing improvements to processes, and supporting junior staff in their development.

About Us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• HNC/NVQ4
• GCSE pass in Maths
• GCSE pass in English

Desirable

• CILT Degree
• Management Qualification

Experience Essential

• Proven experience of working in Logistics/Supply Chain
• Experience in materials management & stock control
• Knowledge of medical goods and basic terminology
• Experience of using bar code readers
• Experience of using e-purchasing & Inventory systems
• Knowledge & Experience of Health & Safety Requirements
• Knowledge & experience of Procurement & Financial Governance

Desirable

• Working in NHS organisation or similar
• Genesis, Oracle, Unit 4

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .