Procurement Business Manager

Desirable criteria

This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

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 locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.

The posts primary objective is to work regionally across multiple Health Boards to consolidate the activity within a specific category, avoiding duplication and achieving economies of scale.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing the procurement workplan on a South East Wales regional basis, on the construction, refurbishment and facilities category. The role will be required to work with other members in the team and stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective delivery of the category strategy in line with organisational and policy goals.

The team is based in Woodland House in Cardiff with an element of home/agile working as part of the role.

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you:

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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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or view in Trac.

Desirable criteria

Essential criteria

• Comprehensive Data Gathering
• Communicate Complex Information
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• IT proficient
• The ability to engage with and manage wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner

Desirable criteria

• Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of delivering complex…