Sustainability Procurement Assistant

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Cardiff is seeking a Sustainable Procurement Assistant to support procurement activities and enhance sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, experience in sustainability, and proficiency in Microsoft products. A Welsh speaker is desirable. The role offers a flexible working environment and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusivity.

Benefits

Agile working approach

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the field of sustainability.
• Proven ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services in line with policies.
• Negotiate non-compliant expenditure.
• Support sustainable procurement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft products proficiency

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Team collaboration

Welsh speaker

Education

A Level qualification or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, Assist in the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services for the delivery of the equipment requirements for NWSSP, recommending sources of supply and savings opportunities to customers, ensuring efficiency and demonstrating value for money.

Undertake the negotiation of non compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Health Board/Trust's Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in Non Catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage, assisting the Sustainable Procurement Team.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Sustainable Procurement Assistant within the NWSSP team.

This post is to support the wider team to provide procurement advice and support.

The post holder will need to demonstrate skills including the ability to use Excel for interpreting data and possess good communication skills.

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, 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.

Job 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

Knowledge

• Experience of working in the field of sustainability
• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
• A Level qualification OR Educated to NVQ Level 3
• Previous NHS Sustainability and/ or Procurement experience
• Ability to work to deadlines

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to use Microsoft products
• Ability to work positively as part of a team
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
• Welsh Speaker

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.

Head of Sustainability & Net Zero Management