Sustainable Procurement Business Officer - INTERNAL

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Procurement Services is seeking a procurement professional to support sustainable procurement and net zero initiatives. You will contribute to delivering professional procurement services to NHS Wales customers and work within an established team committed to continuous improvement and flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should have essential qualifications in sustainability, strong IT skills with Microsoft Office, and be prepared to develop

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Working towards or qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience.
• Essential criteria: 5 GCSEs grade C and above, including Maths or English or equivalent experience.
• Essential criteria: Member of a Sustainability institute such as ISEP.
• Desirable criteria: Experience of working as part of a sustainable procurement team.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support the Sustainable Procurement & Net Zero Manager in providing a professional procurement service to the Health Board / Trust.
• Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proven ability to use Microsoft Office

Ability to analyse data sets

Knowledge of sustainable procurement

Education

GCSEs ( Maths and English )

CIPS / NVQ4 level (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

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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.

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

If you’re looking for a career in Sustainable 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.

We are committed to the development of our staff and each year we are able to support the progression of our staff through the levels of CIPS qualifications - our goal is to have a fully skilled, dedicated professional workforce that supports NHS Wales in all areas of the Procure to Pay process.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Sustainable Procurement & Net Zero Manager in the provision of a professional procurement service to the Health Board / Trust contributing to the development and achievement of the the teams objectives.

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, focussing 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 https://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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Working towards or qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSE’s grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience
• Member of a Sustainability institute such as ISEP

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working as part of a sustainable procurement team

Ability

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work positively as part of a team

Ability

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to use Microsoft products

Desirable criteria

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work to deadlines

Knowledge / Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Wellbeing & Future Generations

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

• JDPS English (PDF, 160.4KB)
• SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 184.4KB)
• OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 232.7KB)
• NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
• NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
• NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
• PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
• Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
• Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Hannah Morris Job title Sustainable Procurement & Net Zero Manager Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Hannah Morris - [e-mail]