NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Procurement Business Manager
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Job Overview
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 both locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.
The post's 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.
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, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
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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.
Person Specification
Other
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker
Skills
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive Data Gathering
- Communicate Complex Information
- Influencing and Negotiation Skills
- IT proficient
- The ability to engage with and manage a wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner
Desirable criteria
- Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience of delivering complex procurement Projects
- Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues
- Delivering Savings
- Experience of People/ Staff Supervision
- Experience of Managing Risk
- Experience of Category Management
- Experience of engaging with and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures
- Experience of Business Planning
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience
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Desirable criteria
- ILM Level 4
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 (DOCX, 137.8KB)
- SDMP Cymraeg (DOCX, 63.0KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 232.7KB)
- 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
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