Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days office based following a minimum of a months induction period in the office)
- Job ref
- 043-AC090-0625
- Employer
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alder House
- Town
- St. Asaph
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Purchasing Assistant
Band 2
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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
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
To assist in the delivery of an efficient, effective, quality sourcing service to the NHS in Wales ensuring that resources are maximised and that the service provides optimum solutions to customers so releasing resources for patient care.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Wales Shard Services Partnership Procurement Frontline team based at Alder House , St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, Denbighshire.
The role of will be responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, processing orders, onto the computerised purchase order system achieving financial and performance targets.
Undertake the negotiation of non compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Health Board/Trust’s Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in Non Catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage, assisting the Procurement Business Relationship Team in the delivery of the Health Board’s/Trust’s Cost Improvement Non Pay savings plans.
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
- 5 GCSE C or above
Desirable criteria
- Educated to NVQ level 2/3 pr CIPS Foundation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience within a busy office environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience within the Procurement Function
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Lewis
- Job title
- Assistant Procurement Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 029 21501053
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