Procurement Business Officer

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NWSSP Procurement Services in Cardiff invites applications for a Band 4 procurement role. The post focuses on supporting the Procurement Business Manager to deliver professional services for NHS Wales, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and data analysis.

The role offers hybrid working (office and home) and requires qualifications in procurement or equivalent experience, plus GCSEs including Maths and English.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager in providing a professional procurement service to the Health Board/Trust and contribute to the team's objectives.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within agile, flexible arrangements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Deadline adherence

Education

CIPS Level 4 / NVQ2/3 or equivalent

GCSEs maths & English (C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Procurement Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working (Office and Home)) Job ref 043-AC134-0726-A

Site Woodland House Town Cardiff Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/09/2026 23:59

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -

Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg

The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job overview

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 professionalprocurement service to the Health Board / Trust contributing to the development and achievement of the the teams objectives.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Offeringa 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 visithttps://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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

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

Ability

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work positively as part of a team

Ability

• Proven ability to use Microsoft products
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets

Experience

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to work to deadlines

Knowledge / Experience

• 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
• Tendering and specification writing

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.