Procurement Category Manager

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the National Sourcing Energy team. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex procurement projects, manage multiple projects, and engage with various stakeholders. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £39,263 to £47,280 per year, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent.
• Proven experience of delivering complex procurement projects.
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement workplan for the National Sourcing Energy team.
• Ensure effective delivery of the category strategy.

Skills

Comprehensive Data Gathering

Communicate Complex Information

Influencing and Negotiation Skills

IT proficient

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Education

CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma)

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.

Main Duties

The role involves managing the procurement workplan for the National Sourcing Energy team. The role will be required to work with other members in the team and stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective delivery of the category strategy in line with organisational and policy goals.

The team is currently based in Companies House in Cardiff with an element of home/agile working as part of the role. However, candidates who wish to be based at Matrix House (Swansea), or Alder House (Denbighshire) will be considered.

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, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

We offer 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.

Job Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number: 043-AC193-1125

Job locations: Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ

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.

Previous applicants from August 2025 should not reapply.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience

Qualifications (Desirable)

• ILM Level 4
• Welsh Speaker

Experience (Essential)

• Proven experience of delivering complex procurement Projects
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues
• Delivering Savings
• Experience of People/ Staff Supervision
• Experience of Managing Risk
• Experience of Category Management
• Experience of engaging with and managing wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner

Experience (Desirable)

• Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures
• Experience of Business Planning

Skills (Essential)

• Comprehensive Data Gathering
• Communicate Complex Information
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• IT proficient
• The ability to engage with and manage wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner

Skills (Desirable)

• Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge

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 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

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: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-record-checks-for-overseas-applicants.

Employer Details

Employer name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address: Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ

Website: https://nwssp.nhs.wales/