About this role
Job summary
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
Contributes to being the interface of Procurement' between NWSSP Local Procurement and our customers and will assist in representing the function at various levels. Additionally, the post holder will assist in informing on the status/priority of category work plans across Public Health Wales. This will involve liaison with user departments and the NWSSP at all levels to promote procurement input into partner organisations' business plans at the earliest opportunity.
The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager in the provision of a professional procurement service to Public Health Wales contributing to the development and achievement of the NWSSP Business plan. The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager on procurement issues and on key projects.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience 5 GCSE's grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law
Desirable
Tendering and specification writing
Skills Essential
Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
Desirable
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability Essential
Proven ability to use Microsoft products Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets Ability to work positively as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address Alder House
Alder Court, St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)