Strategic Procurement Leader (Sourcing & Improvement)

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Equal opportunities

Job summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking a Procurement Business Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across Health Education & Improvement Wales. You will engage stakeholders, drive staff development, and increase visibility of contract content and expenditure.

Successful candidates will demonstrate continuous improvement, adaptability to changing priorities, and a track record of delivering innovative procurement solutions while managing a demanding workload.

Qualifications

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) OR Procurement or business related Degree.
• Experience delivering complex procurement projects and contract management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes across Health Boards and Trusts.

Responsibilities

• Support development of sourcing plans, non-pay savings, and compliance.
• Manage performance monitoring of the NHS Wales Sourcing team.
• Apply strategic thinking to continuous service improvements and challenge legacy practice.
• Respond to FOI and audit queries and ensure KPI targets are met.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

CIPS Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Contract management

ISO standards

Job description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is seeking a Procurement Business Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across Health Education & Improvement Wales. You will engage stakeholders, drive staff development, and increase visibility of contract content and expenditure.

Successful candidates will demonstrate continuous improvement, adaptability to changing priorities, and a track record of delivering innovative procurement solutions while managing a demanding workload.