About this role
Job summary
Responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, processing orders/entering data in line with the COM, onto the computerised purchase order system achieving financial and performance targets. Assist in the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services for the delivery of the equipment requirements for Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, recommending sources of supply and savings opportunities to customers, ensuring efficiency and demonstrating value for money.
Undertake the negotiation of non compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Health Board/Trust's Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in Non Catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage, assisting the Procurement Business Relationship Team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Procurement Assistant within the Cardiff and Vale Integrated Partnership Frontline team.
This post is to support the wider team to provide procurement advice and support.
The post holder will need to demonstrate skills including the ability to use Excel for interpreting data and possess good communication skills.
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to use Microsoft products
Desirable
- Ability to work positively as part of a team
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
- Welsh Speaker
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law
- Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
- A Level qualification OR Educated to NVQ Level 3
Desirable
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- Ability to work to deadlines
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
Woodland House
Maes Y Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)