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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
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment with an understanding of basic purchasing principles, will provide an efficient and professional customer service, which delivers on-going cost efficiencies/benefits in line with the Procurement teams' objectives.
A member of the Team, who will be required to adopt a flexible approach to any activities undertaken, which will require the exercise of initiative, although operating within procedural guidelines. Liaison with staff at all levels within the stakeholder organisations, other NHS staff and external suppliers.
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Skills required for the role include attention to detail, working to deadlines (time management skills) and the understanding and use of multiple operating systems (IT literacy important).
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 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 within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
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Person specification
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to work positively as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to use a range of IT software packages (MS Office)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1 A level or NVQ3 as a minimum
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in an office environment
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- JDPS - English (PDF, 552.3KB)
- SDMP - Cymraeg (PDF, 464.4KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 720.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Julie Lewis
Job title Assistant Procurement Business Manager
Email address Julie.Lewis8@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number 029 21501053
Additional information
Please refer to the NHS Wales Shared Services website for more information in relation to the organisation and Procurement services
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