Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Supply Chain Manager - SFT
The closing date is 05 May 2026
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 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 KPIs, 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 a 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 responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HNC/NVQ4
* GCSE pass in Maths
* GCSE pass in English
* CILT Degree
* Management Qualification
Experience
* 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
* Working in NHS organisation or similar
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.
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