Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet)
Band 7
Main area: Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Flexible working, Home or remote working (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref: 043-AC046-0325
Site: IP5 Town Newport
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. A vacancy is based in South Wales, specifically a Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet).
To oversee the efficient and effective Fleet operations of a Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport service to NHS Customers in Wales, and manage the Organisations Supply Chain and Health Courier Service Fleet management. To contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation whilst adhering to the organisations ISO/Quality framework.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport primarily linked to Fleet management and logistical support across the existing Supply Chain & Health Courier Service functions. This is a great opportunity for somebody who likes varied work, along with a mixture of strategic and operational management.
As the Manager for the region, the post holder’s role is to enable efficient and effective use of our Fleet assets by ensuring that each function within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Department is suitably managed with a cohesive structure to manage integrated working maximizing opportunity wherever possible. Effectively manage the specific project timescales and deadlines which contribute to the functions business plan, to ensure targets and deliverables are successfully achieved.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport
* Specialist knowledge of contract law / EU legislation/ Transport Governance to support Procurement Services & HCS.
* Knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate within which healthcare is delivered.
* Qualified to Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Professional stage or CMILT
* Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
* Strong influencing with significant experience /negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
* IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
* Ability to speak Welsh
* Familiar with integrated web based systems.
Experience
* Proven experience of handling 'complex' operational management in a challenging environment, and within budget.
* Experience of project managing and ability to meet deadlines, including participating and coordinating operational delivery plans, costings and purchases, in line with agreed revenue and capital projects.
* Experience of people/staff management.
* Demonstratable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
* Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues.
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