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Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) offers a compelling opportunity in procurement with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. This position focuses on enhancing customer service and understanding purchasing principles, while contributing to an agile working environment aimed at fostering staff development. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a minimum of A levels or NVQ3, embracing the values of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 1 A level or NVQ3 as a minimum required.
• Ability to work to deadlines is essential.
• Experience in an office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional customer service in procurement.
• Liaise with stakeholders and NHS staff.
• Adopt a flexible approach to tasks following procedural guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

IT literacy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

1 A level or NVQ3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

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 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

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

• 1 A level or NVQ3 as a minimum

Desirable

• Previous experience in an office environment

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use a range of IT software packages (MS Office)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets

Values

Essential

• Ability to work positively as part of a team

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• 1 A level or NVQ3 as a minimum

Desirable

• Previous experience in an office environment

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use a range of IT software packages (MS Office)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets

Values

Essential

• Ability to work positively as part of a team

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address

Alder House

Alder Court

St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph

LL17 0JL

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