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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
269-SFT9388
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Bath
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Supply Chain Manager RUH

Band 6

 


Job overview

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 RUH and BSW ICS , 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 KPI's, 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.

Working for our organisation

BSW Integrated Care System (Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire) offers a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment. Working across the ICS provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at scale, improving patient pathways and creating more efficient, joined-up services. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, drive improvements, and work as part of a system-wide community focused on shared learning and innovation. BSW ICS values wellbeing, inclusion and professional development, offering opportunities to grow, connect and make a difference across multiple healthcare settings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience/ Skills

Essential criteria
  • 5 years of Supply Chain Experience or other relevant role
  • Staff Management
  • System Management
  • Inventory Management Kpi's and fundamentals
  • Proven delivery of service objectives
Desirable criteria
  • Project Management
  • Development of Dashboards
  • Scan 4 Safety knowledge

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Stefanos Christoforidis
Job title
Head of Supply Chain
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722 336262
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