Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement Services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 043-AC195-1125
- Employer
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alder House
- Town
- St Asaph
- Salary
- £27,898 - £30,615 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Procurement Business Officer
Band 4
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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
If you’re 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.
NWSSP Procurement Services is an established employer that supports the delivery of goods and services to NHS Wales. We aim to be a “trusted advisor” and indispensable partner for our customers on all procurement issues. We aim to be an organisation that is thought of positively by people who work both for us and with us, whilst adhering to a clear set of values that underpin everything we do. We are an award winning employer, regularly being recognised both locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.
We are committed to the development of our staff and each year we are able to support the progression of our staff through the levels of CIPS qualifications - our goal is to have a fully skilled, dedicated professional workforce that supports NHS Wales in all areas of the Procure to Pay process.
Main duties of the job
Contributes to being the interface of Procurement’ between NWSSP Local Procurement and our customers and will assist in representing the function at various levels. Additionally, the post holder will assist in informing on the status/priority of category work plans across Health Boards / Trusts. This will involve liaison with user departments and the NWSSP at all levels to promote procurement input into partner organisations’ business plans at the earliest opportunity.
The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager in the provision of a professional procurement service to the Health Board / Trust contributing to the development and achievement of the NWSSP Business plan. The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager on procurement issues and on key projects.
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 have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people. |
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)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience
- 5 GCSE’s grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law
Desirable criteria
- Tendering and specification writing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines
Ability
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to use Microsoft products
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
- Ability to work positively as part of a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ian Emptage
- Job title
- Assistant Head of Operational Procurement
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 501063
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