SP Controller SCSCPSPC24

Job Title: SP ControllerFunction: Supply Chain PlanningLocation: Hybrid Worker Expectation is two days per week on site at our Alfreton officeContract type: Fixed Term 6 monthSalary: Offered on a starting salary of 32741 with the potential to increase to 36379 over the course of three yearsClosing Date: Thursday the 15th October 2026NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a SP Controller to join our team during an exciting period of transformation working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients this role you will be required to manage an allocated group of suppliers in a professional proactive and commercially focused manner to ensure uninterrupted supply of goods across the NHS Supply Chain. This role is as an integral part of the day-to-day delivery of Business services ensuring full compliance with service KPIs policies and procedures of NHS Supply Chain are adhered to. Engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple communication platforms ensuring clear and effective information exchange. Providing analysis of data and presenting in simple formats for tracking future supply chain of products and horizon day you will Execute in a supply chain of low complexity planning activities within a definedframework/system that mainly affect own organisation/unitInvestigate incidents with suppliers or supplies and recommend actions in a timely manner to enable the delivery of the agreed services and inventory for a site or factory with guidance when discrepancies or issues are identified following existing out a range of inventory-control management activities using existing proceduresWhat can we offer youWe want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this roleSystems and ToolsWork with full competence to leverage logistics and supply chain management software (LMS/SCMS) and other relevant technology to optimize inventory management transportation planning warehousing operations and overall supply chain Engagement & Relationship BuildingStrong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate meetings manage stakeholder expectations resolve complex issues and gain commitment from both internal and external Analysis & ReportingCapability to collect analyse interpret and report on inventory order supplier performance and operational data to support decision-making and identify trends or & Operational CoordinationExcellent planning and prioritisation skills to manage inventory records aged orders supplier fulfilment onboarding activities emergency deliveries and multiple competing Improvement & Problem SolvingAbility to identify operational inefficiencies investigate issues implement improvements adapt to industry changes and contribute to process optimisation and compliance Inclusive CommitmentAt NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.