Director of Supply Chain
Posted 3 days 16 hours ago by Venn Group
Permanent
Not Specified
Public Sector Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Director of Supply Chain
Venn Group is working exclusively with a leading healthcare organisation to recruit for Director of Supply Chain to successfully oversee the operational purchasing, inventory management, and distribution of clinical consumables.
This is a new position which will be key in ensuring the delivery of a high quality, customer focussed, supply chain service as well as forming strategic growth plans for the department.
Salary: Band 9 (£113,500 - £129,500)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: London (hybrid)
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that essential medical supplies and consumables are available at the right time, in the right place, and at the best value, supporting high-quality patient care while driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
- Providing assurance of the supply chain operation against key requirements set by customers and national/regulatory bodies.
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers and partners from across the sector to support continuity and reliability of supply.
- Reducing supply chain operating costs through continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
- Implementing a refined approach to data-led decision making to support operations.
- Leading a talent development programme to build the capabilities of the team to meet the future demands of the service.
The successful candidate will have:
- Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIPS or CILT.
- In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement and supply chain legislation, requirements and best practice.
- Significant experience in leading operational Supply Chain teams and managing high value/volume Supply Chain activities.
- Demonstrable leadership, staff management and development experience.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes, policies and procedures.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing largescale budgets.
Staff benefits:
- On completion of probation receive a £500 welcome bonus.
- Up to 12% annual bonus, dependant on performance.
- Up to 6% employer pension contributions.
- Car lease scheme.
- Private Bupa Dental Insurance (including family members).
- Employee discounts, referral scheme.
- Health Cash Plan.