Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport

Job Summary

Are you a motivated and committed Senior Manager who wishes to work for an evolving organisation with a growing Procurement and Logistics agenda? If this appeals to you then an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Procurement Services senior team. The Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport will assist the Director in providing professional leadership and support to the Procurement Services team within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

They will play a fundamental role in contributing to the development of strategic direction, long term planning and service delivery.

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

To lead on each area / department’s business plans to ensure that they reflect NWSSP’s annual delivery plan and strategies as set out within the IMTP.

Work in synchronicity with the existing Head of Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport to jointly lead the expansion of the National Distribution Centre and the roll-out of all associated services through NHS Wales.

Lead the management of all stock expenditure to optimise value for money opportunities and ensure that all transactional activity is fully aligned with the required governance and assurance requirements.

Management of all central stores stock expenditure (roughly £30 million per annum), Receipt & Distribution functions based at Hospital sites, and Health Courier Services functions at various locations throughout Wales. This will require the highest level of communication and relationship skills in order to prioritise stock management, identify saving themes and implement service improvements for improved cross‑functional delivery. This may involve conveying highly contentious information in an atmosphere of proposed major change.

Deliver and monitor the stock management savings / improvement plan within Health Boards / Trusts to reduce its non‑pay spend.

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, focusing 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

NWSSP works 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.

Date posted: 19 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 8c

Salary: £78,120 to £90,013 a year

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 043-AC028-0226

Job locations: NWSSP Bridgend Stores, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, CF31 1UZ

Full Job description and Person Specification attached in supporting documents or click Apply now to view in Trac.

Essential

• CMILT status (Chartered Member of Institute of Logistics & Transport) or MCIPS (Chartered Institute Purchasing and Supply)
• Post‑graduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA)
• Evidence of continuing professional development, education, and training at senior management level
• In‑depth professional knowledge in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain management, Logistics & Transport management, financial management, performance and staff management acquired through experience over an extended period of time.
• Expert knowledge of strategy and relevant legislation
• Proven ability to influence strategic thinking of senior health board management.
• Knowledge of e‑business systems
• Knowled…