Assistant Head of Operational Procurement

-; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization based in St Asaph is seeking an Assistant Head of Operational Procurement. This role focuses on delivering savings, managing procurement operations, and ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree and MCIPS qualification, with experience in service improvement and procurement. The position offers a supportive work environment that values leadership and professional development within the public healthcare sector.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for mental health

Qualifications

• Proven service/process improvement experience, ideally with LEAN or Six Sigma.
• Expertise in public procurement and contract management.
• Ability to access transport for meetings across Wales and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Procurement in delivering Non Pay Savings and operational management.
• Monitor performance and align strategic direction with NWSSP objectives.
• Lead by example and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Customer-focused orientation

Education

Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA)

Qualified to MCIPS

Job description

Job summary

NWSSP manages the full Procure to Pay process for all Health Boards/Trusts in Wales. This Assistant Head of Operational Procurement role is based at Alder House, St Asaph and will support Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

Main duties

• Support the Head of Procurement in delivering Non Pay Savings, Compliance, P2P, Audit, and operational management of the procurement team.

• Monitor performance and align the Betsi Cadwaladr UHB strategic direction with NWSSP objectives as part of the IMTP plan.

• Foster continuous improvement and compassionate leadership across stakeholder sites.

About us

We uphold the values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, with a focus on trust, honesty and compassion. Our organisation is bilingual, values diversity, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including an Employee Assistance Programme and support for mental health.

Job responsibilities

Full responsibilities are detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Candidates will receive access to these documents via the application portal.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area
• Qualified to MCIPS
• Sound knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate of healthcare delivery

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualification in project management (e.g., management, alternative methodology)
• Knowledge of e-business systems

Essential Experience

• Proven service/process improvement or culture change experience (LEAN, Six Sigma, or equivalent)
• Successful handling of complex or high-value procurements on time and within budget
• Expertise in public procurement and contract management
• Category management experience
• Clear understanding of NHS Wales and Health Boards roles

Desirable Experience

• Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and ISO policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Provider Selection Regime (Wales)

Essential Aptitudes & Abilities

• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• Excellent written and oral communication, with robust presentation skills
• Evidence of continuous professional development at a senior level
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills, building productive relationships

Essential Values/Personal Qualities

• Ability to analyse complex data sets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with high quality service orientation

Essential Other Requirements

• Ability to access transport (public or private) to travel off site for meetings across Wales and the UK

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address: Alder House
Parc Busnes Llanelwy
Llanelwy
LL17 0JL

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