Job Overview
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 Integrated Care System, 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
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.
Working for our Organisation
BSW Integrated Care System (Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) offers a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment. Working across the ICSS provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale, improving patient pathways and creating more efficient, joined-up services. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, drive improvements, and work as part of a system-wide community focused on shared learning and innovation. BSW ICSS values wellbeing, inclusion and professional development, offering opportunities to grow, connect and make a difference across multiple healthcare settings.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
* 5 years of Supply Chain Experience or other relevant role
* Staff Management experience
* System Management knowledge
* Inventory Management KPI's and fundamentals
* Proven delivery of service objectives
Desirable Criteria
* Project Management experience
* Development of Dashboards
* Scan 4 Safety knowledge
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. As such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact
Name: Stefanos Christoforidis
Job Title: Head of Supply Chain
Telephone: 01722 336262
Email: s.christoforidis1@nhs.net
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