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
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment with an understanding of basic purchasing principles, will provide an efficient and professional customer service, which delivers on-going cost efficiencies/benefits in line with the Procurement teams' objectives. A member of the Team, who will be required to adopt a flexible approach to any activities undertaken, which will require the exercise of initiative, although operating within procedural guidelines. Liaison with staff at all levels within the stakeholder organisations, other NHS staff and external suppliers.
Skills required for the role include attention to detail, working to deadlines (time management skills) and the understanding and use of multiple operating systems (IT literacy important).
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 respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation.
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
* 1 A level or NVQ3 as a minimum
* Previous experience in an office environment
Experience
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to use a range of IT software packages (MS Office)
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
Values
* Ability to work positively as part of a team
* 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.
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