Job summary
Band: 4 Salary £27,485- £30,162per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location:St Mary's Hospital (IOW), Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional who is ready to step into a leadership role, ensuring an efficient, customer focused materials management service that directly supports high quality patient care across the Trust.
If you are passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and leading teams to deliver outstanding service, we would love to see an application from you.
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate ServicesIsle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Supply Chain Coordinator, you will:
- Support and lead Supply Chain Coordinators to consistently meet and exceed service levels
- Provide specialist supply chain advice to departments across the Trust
- Manage stock levels using inventory management systems, ensuring availability and sourcing alternatives when required
- Oversee structured stock reviews and maintain accurate audit trails
- Support product standardisation and cost improvement initiatives
- Promote contract compliance and effective use of e-procurement systems
You will play a key role in ensuring supplies are available, where and when they are needed without compromising patient care.
Leadership & Team Development
- Allocate work andsupport staff development
- Train and mentor Supply Chain Coordinators
- Lead six monthly stock review meetings and implement recommendations
- Drive service excellence and continuous improvement
Operational Excellence
- Maintain optimum stock levels using inventory management systems
- Ensure accurate data entry and ordering within system deadlines
- Provide proactive communication regarding supply risks and alternatives
Strategic & Analytical Contribution
- Analyse complex supply chain data and provide informed recommendations
- Use negotiation and influencing skills to maximise cost effectiveness
What were looking for
- Experience within supply chain, procurement, or materials management
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Confident negotiator with excellent communication abilities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to respond to urgent demands
- Comfortable working with inventory and e-procurement systems
Why Join Us?
- Make a tangible impact on patient care
- Work within a supportive NHS environment
- Develop leadership and strategic supply chain expertise
- Enjoy working on the beautiful Isle of Wight
- Be part of a team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Supply Chain Coordinator, you will:
- Support and lead Supply Chain Coordinators to consistently meet and exceed service levels
- Provide specialist supply chain advice to departments across the Trust
- Manage stock levels using inventory management systems, ensuring availability and sourcing alternatives when required
- Oversee structured stock reviews and maintain accurate audit trails
- Support product standardisation and cost improvement initiatives
- Promote contract compliance and effective use of e-procurement systems
You will play a key role in ensuring supplies are available, where and when they are needed without compromising patient care.
Leadership & Team Development
- Allocate work andsupport staff development
- Train and mentor Supply Chain Coordinators
- Lead six monthly stock review meetings and implement recommendations
- Drive service excellence and continuous improvement
Operational Excellence
- Maintain optimum stock levels using inventory management systems
- Ensure accurate data entry and ordering within system deadlines
- Provide proactive communication regarding supply risks and alternatives
Strategic & Analytical Contribution
- Analyse complex supply chain data and provide informed recommendations
- Use negotiation and influencing skills to maximise cost effectiveness
What were looking for
- Experience within supply chain, procurement, or materials management
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Confident negotiator with excellent communication abilities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to respond to urgent demands
- Comfortable working with inventory and e-procurement systems
Why Join Us?
- Make a tangible impact on patient care
- Work within a supportive NHS environment
- Develop leadership and strategic supply chain expertise
- Enjoy working on the beautiful Isle of Wight
- Be part of a team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level.
Desirable
- Training in moving and handling goods.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service industry
- Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
- Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Mathematics and English NVQ Level 3 or CIPS Foundation Level.
Desirable
- Training in moving and handling goods.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a service industry
- Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
- Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
