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
Procurement Business Officer
Band 5
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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
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
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
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sian John
- Job title
- Senior Procurement Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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