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. Main duties of the job The role involves managing the procurement workplan for Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post holder 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 Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan, 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. About us At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations toensure the well-being and resilience of our people. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 043-AC007-0125 Job locations Agile/Neath Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot Hospital Port Talbot SA12 7BX 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 CIPS Level 5 / equivalent experience Desirable ILM Level 4 Experience Essential 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 wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner Desirable Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures Experience of Business Planning Skills Essential Comprehensive Data Gathering Communicate Complex Information Influencing and Negotiation Skills IT proficient The ability to engage with and manage wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner Desirable Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge Other Desirable Welsh Speaker Person Specification Qualifications Essential CIPS Level 5 / equivalent experience Desirable ILM Level 4 Experience Essential 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 wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner Desirable Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures Experience of Business Planning Skills Essential Comprehensive Data Gathering Communicate Complex Information Influencing and Negotiation Skills IT proficient The ability to engage with and manage wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner Desirable Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge Other Desirable Welsh Speaker 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 Agile/Neath Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot Hospital Port Talbot SA12 7BX Employer's website https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)