Procurement Business Officer

Job Overview

NHS Wales Shared Services Procurement is an established Procurement Service assisting the Health Boards and Trusts across Wales to deliver patient‑centred services. We are an award‑winning service focusing on value, safety, excellence, innovation and quality. Our aim is to have seamless procurement processes in place that releases clinical time to focus on patient care and develop a value‑based procurement approach based around patient outcomes.

The Procurement Business Officer will work on behalf of Health Education & Improvement Wales. This role supports senior procurement activities and contributes to the NWSSP Business Plan.

• Act as the interface between NWSSP Local Procurement and our customers, representing the function at various levels.
• Inform on the status/priority of category work plans across the Trust, liaising with user departments and NWSSP to promote procurement input into partner organisations’ business plans.
• Provide a professional procurement service to the Health Board/Trust, supporting the Senior Procurement Business Manager on procurement issues and key projects.

• Qualified to CIPS Level 4, NVQ2/3 or equivalent.
• Minimum of five GCSEs (grade C or above) including Maths and English.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law.

• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures, including problem‑solving techniques.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work positively as part of a team.
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets.

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft products.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and adopt an agile working approach. The role may involve working from home or other locations.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.