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. The service includes multiple site Materials Management, Inventory Management, and Receipt and Distribution functions. Offsite, there are warehousing and consolidation capabilities as well as transport functions and an opportunity to consider further integrated logistics.

The Director of Supply Chain is the most senior position within the Supply Chain function, leading a team of approximately 120 individuals to deliver on our ambition of a Patient Centric Supply Chain to all areas of GSTT and the Shared Service. You will strive to deliver best practice, utilising advancements in technology, data and information, underpinned by the rigour of clearly documented processes and procedures, including the department Business Continuity Plan and the Supply Resilience Strategy. You will lead on the optimisation of our Patient Centric Supply Chain strategy and ensure we operate a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.

Working for our organisation
Why join us: Be part of an inclusive department and ambitious team. Access to a great annual leave offer, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Access to individual development opportunities and mentorship for career progression. Access to a great salary and an NHS pension. Contribute directly to our transformation journey, influencing the future of procurement and supply chain operations.

Experience
Essential criteria: 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.
Desirable criteria: Significant experience of working in a senior role responsible for system management and improvement in Procurement and Supply Chain environment. Specific NHS and public sector experience. In-depth knowledge of all Procurement & Supply Chain systems and relevant interfaces, such as WMS.

About you
We are looking for someone who has a passion for building trust and accountability within a complex team to ensure the growth and development of our staff. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to systematically lead complex strategic and operational projects from commencement through to successful completion. You will be a self-starter with an ability to effectively manage your own workload to meet the needs of the shared service. We are looking for someone with a can-do, growth mindset who is able to work in a complex and stimulating environment.

Qualifications
Essential criteria: 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.
Desirable criteria: Relevant project management experience and/or Qualification, such as Prince 2. Negotiation training and/or equivalent qualification.