Assistant Director - Supply Chain

Job summary

This is a key role within the Blood Supply Senior Management team. The main purpose of this job is to oversee and manage NHSBTs end-to-end blood component supply chain across England. This involves working corporately and with external stakeholders to develop accurate demand forecasts, create supply plans and strategies, and schedule blood collection sessions. The role also includes managing the national blood inventory, setting inventory policies, and ensuring a resilient blood supply is available for patients in need. The job holder will be responsible for leading the organisational response in case of blood component shortages, including coordinating communication with internal and external stakeholders, requiring the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills Additionally, the job entails leading various critical business services within the Blood Supply directorate. This includes managing the procurement and maintenance of blood donation equipment, overseeing consumable items required for blood collection, and providing operational support to blood donation teams. The role also holds responsibility for performance reporting, data analysis, and identifying cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain. The job holder will play a key role within the Blood Supply Senior Management team and the broader NHSBT senior leadership team, collaborating across the organisation to contribute to problem-solving and strategic planning.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing and managing NHSBTs end-to-end blood component supply chain across England. Your responsibilities will include: Working corporately and with external stakeholders to develop accurate demand forecasts, create supply plans and strategies, and schedule blood collection sessions. Managing the national blood inventory, setting inventory policies, and ensuring a resilient blood supply is available for patients in need. Leading the organisational response in case of blood component shortages, including coordinating communication with internal and external stakeholders, requiring the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills. Leading various critical business services within the Blood Supply directorate. Managing the procurement and maintenance of blood donation equipment, overseeing consumable items required for blood collection, and providing operational support to blood donation teams. You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice You will be required to participate in the shift rota and on call rotas and to provide cover during operational emergencies.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever