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Job Overview
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, adhering to a clear set of values that underpin everything we do. We are an award-winning employer, regularly recognized both locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves managing the procurement workplan for NWSSP. You will be required to work with other team members and stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective delivery of the category strategy in line with organizational and policy goals.
The team is based in Dewi Sant in Pontypridd 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 organization encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organization motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on the well-being and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, both for 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 our website.
NWSSP works 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
Qualifications
Experience
* 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.
* Awareness of quality standards and ISO policies and procedures.
* Experience of business planning.
Skills
* Ability to communicate complex information.
* Influencing and negotiation skills.
* Ability to engage with and manage a wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner.
* Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge.
Other
* Welsh speaker.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are shortlisted for an 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.
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