Supply Chain Supervisor

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cardiff is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee the deployment of a new inventory management system. This role includes managing inventory operations, supporting the Local R&D Manager, and maintaining stock levels. Candidates should have materials management experience, understanding of health and safety regulations, and preferably hold an NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and encourages Welsh language skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working approach

Support for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience working within a supply chain environment.
• Experience in warehousing and customer service organization.
• Understanding of stock control and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rollout and supervise a new inventory management system.
• Support the Local R&D Manager in daily management.
• Liaise with service users promoting the new system.

Skills

Materials Management

Inventory Management

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience

Tools

Stock Control systems

Job description

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -

Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. We currently have a vacancy to oversee a project team delivering the roll out of a new inventory management system to the Cardiff & Vale Healthboard, base in University Llandough Hospital.

The Job role is a Supply Chain Supervisor, where the successful postholder will be supporting the Local R&D Manager in overseeing the operations and supervising the staff within the Receipt & Distribution site, as well as supporting the roll out of Supply X.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing/Customer Service organisation, the ordering of goods, ,inventory management and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.

The roles will cover but will not be limited to the additional tasks below.

• Assisting in the rollout and supervising of a new inventory management system within Llandough Hospital.
• Supporting the Local R&D Manager in the day to day Management / Supervising of the R&D Site and its functions.
• Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system
• Ensure Staff's Satutory & Mandatory training is maintained, as well as ensuring staff are proficient in using the Supply X inventory management System.
• Ensuring effective stock levels are held
• Deputising for the Local R&D Manager when required
  
  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Materials Management experience
• Experience working within a supply chain environment.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of systems and procedures
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3/working towards or relevant experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience using Stock Control systems
  
  

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

• JD & PS- English (PDF, 456.4KB)
• JD&PS Welsh (PDF, 520.3KB)
• OH Form (PDF, 640.5KB)
• NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
• NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
• NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
• NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
• PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
• IMTP Summary 2024-2027 (PDF, 13.7MB)
• IMTP Summary 2024-2027 - Cymraeg (PDF, 13.7MB)
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Andy Roberts Job title R&D Area Manager - Supply Chain Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07818 416 127