Job Description: Procurement & Supply Chain Systems and Data Manager
Location: Hybrid / Multi-site
Grade: Band 7 equivalent
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent
Job Summary
The Procurement & Supply Chain Systems and Data Manager leads the development, maintenance, and optimisation of digital tools, systems, and data used across the Procurement and Supply Chain function. The role ensures high-quality information, reporting, and analytics to support operational efficiency, savings delivery, and informed decision-making.
The post holder will manage a small systems and data team, drive digital improvements, and develop reporting dashboards and analytics to meet internal and external requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Systems & Data Management
* Lead the management and development of procurement and supply chain systems, data flows, and reporting tools.
* Design, maintain, and enhance dashboards, self-service reports, and analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making.
* Ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility across systems and reporting outputs.
* Oversee system interfaces, upgrades, and infrastructure touchpoints.
* Act as system superuser and subject-matter lead for key procurement and inventory platforms.
* Troubleshoot complex data issues and ensure timely resolution.
* Drive digital capability improvements across the procurement and supply chain team.
* Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage new technologies.
* Support the development of data warehouses and modern BI solutions.
* Provide specialist input to digital and process improvement projects.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
* Line manage the systems and data team, including workload planning, performance, and development.
* Collaborate with operational, clinical, administrative, and external stakeholders to understand information needs.
* Present complex data and insights to senior stakeholders in an accessible and meaningful way.
* Provide training and support on systems, data interpretation, and reporting tools.
Reporting & Analytics
* Produce routine and ad hoc reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
* Analyse and interpret complex datasets to support business partners and category teams.
* Support benefits tracking, risk analysis, and performance monitoring.
Governance & Compliance
* Support data governance, information security, and audit requirements.
* Ensure reporting and systems comply with relevant standards, legislation, and organisational policies.
* Contribute to change management activity, communicating impacts and benefits effectively.
Person Specification
* Degree-level qualification in an IT, data, or digital discipline or equivalent experience in a senior technical role.
* Strong experience managing procurement, supply chain, or operational systems in a complex environment.
* Skilled in SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft Office tools.
* Experience leading teams, allocating work, and developing staff.
* Ability to analyse complex datasets and present insights clearly to varied audiences.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience delivering digital improvements and supporting system modernisation.
* Ability to manage sensitive and highly complex information.
* Strong understanding of data governance, risk, and audit principles.
* Management or leadership qualification.
* Experience with inventory management systems, e-procurement tools, or digital supply chain solutions.
* Experience working within regulated or public-sector environments.
* Knowledge of large-scale procurement digital programmes and data standards.
Additional Requirements
* Ability to work across multiple sites.
* Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Willingness to work occasional extended hours when required.
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