Procurement Business Officer

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated procurement professional to support the NHS in Wales. This role involves providing professional procurement services and fostering effective stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary, permanent contract, and a supportive working environment focused on personal development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working policies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of professional purchasing principles.
• Experience in establishing effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of contract law through coursework and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Business Manager in providing a professional procurement service.
• Contribute to the development and achievement of team objectives.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven ability to use Microsoft products

Ability to work positively as part of a team

Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets

Education

Qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience

5 GCSE's grade C and above, including Maths & English

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 post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager in the provision of a professional procurement service to the Health Board / Trust contributing to the development and achievement of the team’s objectives.

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 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.

Details

• Date posted: 21 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 043-AC204-1125
• Job location: Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road, Cardiff, CF14 4HH

Job Description

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

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• Qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSE's grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience

Essential Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to use Microsoft products

Essential Experience

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ level 3 or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply, plus knowledge of contract law acquired through short courses and experience

Desirable

• Ability to work positively as part of a team
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Tendering and specification writing

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: Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road, Cardiff, CF14 4HH

Employer's website: https://nwssp.nhs.wales/