Director of Supply Chain

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:

1. 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.
2. Providing assurance of the supply chain operation against key requirements set by customers and national/regulatory bodies.
3. Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers and partners from across the sector to support continuity and reliability of supply.
4. Reducing supply chain operating costs through continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
5. Implementing a refined approach to data-led decision making to support operations.
6. 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:

1. Membership of relevant professional body e.g. CIPS or CILT.
2. In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement and supply chain legislation, requirements and best practice.
3. Significant experience in leading operational Supply Chain teams and managing high value/volume Supply Chain activities.
4. Demonstrable leadership, staff management and development experience.
5. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes, policies and procedures.
6. Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing largescale budgets.

Staff benefits:

1. On completion of probation receive a £500 welcome bonus.
2. Up to 12% annual bonus, dependant on performance.
3. Up to 6% employer pension contributions.
4. Car lease scheme.
5. Private Bupa Dental Insurance (including family members).
6. Employee discounts, referral scheme.
7. Health Cash Plan.