Senior Procurement Business Manager

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established procurement service that plays a vital role in the NHS Wales framework. As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering essential equipment for the new Velindre Cancer Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your procurement career in a dynamic environment, where your skills in commercial acumen and innovative solutions will be crucial. With a focus on collaboration and responsibility, you will be part of a team that values listening and learning. If you're looking for a fulfilling career that makes a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant area is required.
• Qualified in project management methodologies like PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of equipment requirements for the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
• Handle complex procurements on time and within budget.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT Proficiency

Continuous professional development

Conversant in Welsh

Education

Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Qualified in project management (PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Qualified to MCIPS (Level 5-6) or equivalent experience

Job description

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

Job overview

NWSSP - NHS Wales Procurement Shared Service is an established Procurement Service assisting the Health Boards and Trusts across Wales to deliver patient centred services. We are an award-winning service focusing on value, safety, excellence, innovation and quality.

A Senior Procurement Manager role has arisen in the NWSSP Cardiff & Vale University local Procurement team. This is an exciting time to join NHS Wales' Procurement Services, and the postholder will play a leading role in the delivery of the equipment requirements for the new Velindre Cancer Centre.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership welcomes applications from people who share our values:

• Listening and learning
• Working together
• Taking responsibility

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and a track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• Post graduate diploma or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area.
• Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology or equivalent experience.
• Qualified to MCIPS (Level 5-6) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes/procedures.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
• IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Conversant in Welsh.

Experience

• Proven experience of handling ‘complex’ and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.
• Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience.
• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects.
• Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
• Experience of people/staff management.
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues.
• Awareness of Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
• Awareness of category management.
• Awareness of business planning principles.
• Experience of managing large scale and/or complex projects.
• Track record of managing organisational and technological change.

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

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