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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday. Flexible working arrangements available with a blend of office and home working.)
Job ref
043-AC192-1126
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
NWSSP Procurement Services for North Integrated Partnership Team
Town
St Asaph
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/11/2026 23:59

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Procurement Business Manager

Band 6

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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.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Procurement Business Manager to join the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) - Procurement Services' North Integrated Partnership Team

If you are looking for a career in Procurement that keeps you motivated, offers potential for personal development and puts you in a position to make a positive difference to the NHS in Wales, then NWSSP Procurement Services has a career that will interest you.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic challenging and high profile environment.  In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales.  A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for this role.

Main duties of the job

NWSSP Procurement Service is an established Procurement service assisting Health Boards and NHS Trusts across Wales to deliver patient centred services.  We are an award winning service focusing on value, safety, excellence, innovation and quality. As a procurement service we have an obligation to provide stakeholders and customers with the best quality service.

The role will manage a variety of categories within the Non Medical Procurement Team such as Estates Construction Projects, Estates Professional Services, Catering, Facilities, Corporate Affairs, Finance and Transport.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your Procurement career in a dynamic challenging and high profile environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.  Welsh 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 with the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

 

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proficient in the use of IT and MS Office

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of delivering complex Procurement Projects and tendering
  • Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience of people / staff supervision / management – preferably management experience within a procurement or supply environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of category management and developing team work plans

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified to CIPS Level 5
Desirable criteria
  • ILM4 or other Management qualification

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 Force Convenant - Silver Award

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Deborah Evans
Job title
Deputy Head of Procurement
Email address
[email protected]
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