Deputy Director of Supply Chain

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  Delivery of an effective, efficient and sustainable supply chain management (SCM) service to customers across the Trust, and to those others who rely on the supply chain to support the OUH mission.

     Leading on the development of key relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders across the Trust to understand and meet their needs.

  Work in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing Procurement colleagues to develop 3- to 5-year strategies and lead on the development of Supply Chain activities across all areas of Trust activity to maximise customer value. 

   Developing and delivering the transformation of the Supply Chain to create a best-in-class system.

   Development of the Supply Chain organisation and build a motivated, high- performing team, providing clear, visible, responsive and professional leadership to all Supply Chain personnel. 

    Carry out contract management activities for key suppliers that provide services that align with supply chain operations, providing opportunities to deliver improved services (transformation of Supply chain services)

   Development of the team in terms of skills and capability building, resourcing, talent management and succession planning, establishing a coaching and mentoring learning process and utilising the Trust apprenticeship scheme to best effect.

      The leadership, management, development and performance of the Trust-wide supply chain team and supporting the training, development and succession planning across the team – and in particular pro-actively manage and support the development of any direct reports. 

     Building trust-based supportive relationships with stakeholders across and beyond the Trust, and developing and agreeing SLAs and KPIs with all customer areas aligning with organisational aims of providing high quality patient car

     Ensuring that the Trust is compliant with all relevant statutory and local policies/standards and procedures, update those policies to reflect best practice and change in external legislation and taking a proactive stance in the development of a diverse, inclusive and safety-conscious culture.

 Representing the Trust at a national level in supply chain forums, aiming to achieve the best outcomes for the Trust.

 The management and performance of the SCM Team and the development  of Trust-wide strategic SCM processes, integrating key internal  stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value within a compliant framework.

·      The development and implementation of supply chain policy, procedures and processes to ensure best practice, efficiency, and coherent workflows, utilising SMART operational metrics and performance reporting, including governance, compliance, and assurance. 

    To professionalise the supply chain service, fostering a positive, customer- focused team culture and growth mindset.

 Development and maintenance of supply chain risk assessment, management and mitigation.

 Be the centre of excellence on commercial matters affecting SCM decisions.

 To explore and exploit opportunities for collaborative working internally and externally, and pro-actively network with key current and future clients, suppliers, clinical and professional bodies.

Provide line management for members of the SCM staff, and depute for colleagues in this respect when required, including recruitment, induction, disciplinary, performance improvement and grievance processes. 

   Leads the development and management of the supply chain function’s business continuity and disaster recovery plan and procedures, ensuring regular knowledge sharing and plan testing is carried out.

 To explore and exploit opportunities for collaborative working internally and externally, and pro-actively network with key current and future suppliers, professional bodies and local, regional, and national supply chain colleagues.

 Delivery of savings targets in line with departmental and Shared Service requirements and supporting the delivery of a balanced budget at year-end.