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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week ()
Job ref
043-AC228-1024
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ty Gorwel
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership logo

Procurement Business Officer

Band 5

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

 

The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4

 

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 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Job overview

NHS Wales' Procurement Strategy sets the vision and direction of Procurement Services in "Delivering value for NHS Wales through people centred services" by providing a world class service to support the Health Boards and Trusts in their delivery of patient care. NHS Wales Shared Services Procurement Department is responsible for delivering a holistic Procure to Pay process to all Health Boards/Trusts in Wales.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to join this existing and dynamic organisation based in the Hywel Dda Frontline Procurement Team.

As part of the frontline team, you will be a key team member responsible for delivering the NWSSP Procurement Strategy and supporting the Health Board in the delivery of their strategic aims.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a supportive dynamic, diverse and challenging environment, working at the front end of delivering value for money goods and services to the NHS thus supporting the wellbeing and future generations of Wales.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership’s mission is to enable the delivery of world class public services in Wales through customer focus, collaboration and innovation.

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership welcomes applications from people who share our values:
  • Listening and learning
  • Working together
  • Taking responsibility
  • Innovating

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to CIPS Level 4 (Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience which can be demonstrated
  • Ability to be able to define your understanding of: •Category management •Risk management •What the business needs are across the procurement services • Delivering value for money •The whole supply chain process •Key performance indicators •E-procurement •The need for compliance •Legal requirements of a contract
Desirable criteria
  • ILM Level 3, other management qualifications or working towards a management qualification
  • Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes/ procedures

Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of delivering complex procurement projects: •Assessment of business need •Evidence of tendering •Specification writing •Evaluation criteria •Contract award reports •Contract management •Implementation of contracts •Engaging key stakeholders
  • Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to drive and lead a comprehensive data gathering on products and suppliers.
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate experience of contributing to the business planning processes; assisting development of a contract plan and savings plan
  • Experience of people / staff supervision / management – preferably management experience within a procurement or supply environment.
  • Ability to be able to understand a range of complex category product knowledge that is relevant to NHS Wales customers

Aptitude and Attitude

Essential criteria
  • A good builder of productive relationships and the skill to be able to maintain effective business partnering relationships.

Values

Essential criteria
  • Listening and learning
  • Working together
  • Taking responsibility
  • Innovating

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Customer Service ExcellenceHyderus o ran anabledd - ymroddedigDisability confident committedMenopause Workplace PledgeEnei MemberLexcel Legal Practice Quality MarkRhwydwaith Network 75 logoEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau ApprenticeshipsArmed Forces Bronze Award NWSSP

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sian John
Job title
Senior Procurement Business Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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