Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£113,557

About the Role
Are you a senior Supply Chain Leader looking for an opportunity to join one of the largest Supply Chain functions in the NHS? As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of the new Procurement and Supply Chain operating model and Patient Centric Supply Chain strategy across Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation and the ‘Smart Together’ Shared Service. Our Transformation Programme is well underway, and we are seeking a forward-thinking, innovative strategic supply chain expert to lead our large, complex supply chain function. This includes multiple site Materials Management, Inventory Management, and Receipt and Distribution functions, as well as offsite warehousing and transport capabilities. You will also have the opportunity to consider further integrated logistics.

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, you will engage with multi-functional teams across Guy’s and St Thomas’, as well as with shared service members. You will work closely with external stakeholders, including suppliers, professional associations, advisory boards, NHS England, and other NHS organisations to provide a resilient and cohesive supply chain service that supports the Trust in delivering patient care. As the most senior position within the Supply Chain function, you will lead a team of approximately 120 individuals to deliver on our ambition of a Patient Centric Supply Chain across all areas of GSTT and the Shared Service.

You will strive to deliver best practices, utilising advancements in technology, data, and information, supported by clearly documented processes and procedures. You will lead the optimisation of our Patient Centric Supply Chain strategy and ensure a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.

Experience
Substantive experience in leading Supply Chain teams. Significant previous experience of project management within a large, complex, multi-disciplinary organisation. Experience in being responsible for financial resources including budgeting for a major area, budget setting, and monitoring. Demonstrable staff management and development experience.

About you
You will have a passion for building trust and accountability within a complex team to ensure the growth and development of our staff. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to systematically lead complex strategic and operational projects from commencement to successful completion. You will be a self-starter capable of effectively managing your own workload to meet the needs of the shared service, and possess a can-do, growth mindset to thrive in a complex and stimulating environment.

Qualifications
Educated to a higher level/post graduate/MBA or equivalent relevant experience. In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement and supply chain legislation. Highly developed specialist in Supply Chain & Warehousing Operations. Membership of a professional body such as CIPs or CILT is desirable.