Senior Procurement Business Manager

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established procurement service is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to join its dynamic team in Cardiff. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the procurement of essential equipment for the new Velindre Cancer Centre, ensuring that patient-centered services are delivered effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commercial acumen and a resilient personality, capable of navigating the complexities of NHS procurement. With a commitment to continuous improvement and an inclusive workplace, this organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on healthcare in Wales.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working approach

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant area required.
• Qualified in project management and MCIPS or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for the new Velindre Cancer Centre.
• Manage complex and high-value procurements on time and within budget.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT Proficiency

Project management

Commercial acumen

Welsh language proficiency

Education

Post graduate diploma

MCIPS qualification

ECDL or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

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: Benefits Video

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

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

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. Our aim is to have seamless procurement processes in place that release clinical time to focus on patient care and develop a value-based procurement approach based around patient outcomes.

A Senior Procurement Manager role has arisen in the NWSSP Cardiff & Vale University local Procurement team - this is truly an exciting time to be joining 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 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.

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, focusing 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 NWSSP Careers.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• 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.
• Having or working towards ECDL.

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 coordinating 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 EFQM/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.

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.
• Familiar with integrated web-based systems.

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of contract law/EU legislation to support public procurement.
• Understand business benefits supporting introduction of e-strategies, including e-tendering, auctions and catalogue management.
• Knowledge of Health Board Procurement processes/procedures.
• An understanding of the role and function of NHS Health Boards, Health Authorities and Local Government.
• Knowledge of best practice/benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of e-business systems.
• Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management.

Values

• Self-motivated.
• Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets.
• Enthusiastic, passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation. Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator.
• Ability to develop relationships and establish consensus with a variety of key players both within and external to the Health Board.
• Evidence of continuous personal development.

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are shortlisted 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.

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