Procurement Business Manager

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.

We reserve the right to make this a development opportunity should none of the interviewees meet the minimum competency criteria for the interview and assessment methods.

This development opportunity would be based on annex 21 where the following criteria would apply.

Under Annex 21, trainees who are undertaking a short period of learning on the job, usually less than 12 months.

Pay Structure

For Trainees Covered By Paragraph 2(iii), Where Periods Of Training Last For Between One And Four Years, Pay Will Be Adjusted As Follows

(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;

(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;

(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;

(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.

On assimilation to the pay band following completion of training, the trainee should enter either on the first pay point of the appropriate pay band or the next pay point above their training salary.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to be able to define your understanding of: Strategic sourcing, Performance improvement, EU Procurement, What the business needs are across the procurement services, Delivering value for money, The whole supply chain process, Best practice principles / benchmarking, E-procurement, The impact of sustainability in supply chains, The importance of compliance, Process improvement / operations management, Legal requirements of a contract

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes/ procedures

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 people / staff supervision / management – preferably management experience within a procurement or supply environment. Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously - ability to effectively plan, meet demanding deadlines, balance complex stakeholder needs.

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate experience of contributing to the business planning processes; assisting development of a contract plan and savings plan

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience which can be demonstrated using the “experience” and “knowledge” sections below

Desirable criteria

ILM Level 4 or other management qualifications

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

• JDPS English (PDF, 480.3KB)
• OH Form- IG Ffurflen (PDF, 656.5KB)
• SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 552.3KB)
• 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: Iliass Dadda
Job title: Senior Procurement Business Manager
Email address: iliass.dadda@wales.nhs.uk