Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Procurement Business Manager to join the NWSSP - Procurement Services' Integrated Partnership Team supporting Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Velindre University NHS Trust and NWSSP at Woodland House, Cardiff. 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. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role. Initially this role will be fully office based for 12 weeks for training purposes with an opportunity to review this in line with the agile working policy following this. Main duties of the job This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role. The role will be responsible for manging a team of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) staff with regional responsibility for processing purchase orders, managing order queries, resolving invoice on hold queries, and increasing efficiencies in the P2P process. The post will be responsible for ensuring the team meets it's organisational Key Performance Indicators, and follows best practice in line with set policies, procedures, and local governance frameworks. 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. Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 043-AC259-1224 Job locations Woodland House Maes-y-Coed Road Cardiff CF14 4HH Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Qualifications Essential Post graduate diploma or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area. Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology or equivalent experience. Qualified to MCIPS (Level 5-6) or equivalent experience Desirable Having or working towards ECDL Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes/ procedures Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas. IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Conversant in Welsh Familiar with integrated web based systems Experience Essential Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget. Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators. Experience of people/staff management. Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues Desirable Awareness of Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures. Awareness of category management. Awareness of business planning principles Experience of managing large scale and / or complex projects. Track record of managing organisational and technological change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post graduate diploma or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area. Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology or equivalent experience. Qualified to MCIPS (Level 5-6) or equivalent experience Desirable Having or working towards ECDL Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes/ procedures Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas. IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Conversant in Welsh Familiar with integrated web based systems Experience Essential Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget. Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators. Experience of people/staff management. Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues Desirable Awareness of Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures. Awareness of category management. Awareness of business planning principles Experience of managing large scale and / or complex projects. Track record of managing organisational and technological change 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). Additional information 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 4HH Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)