Job Summary
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Procurement Services offers a career in procurement that combines motivation, development opportunities, and the chance to make a positive impact on NHS Wales.
NWSSP Procurement Services supports the delivery of goods and services to NHS Wales, aiming to be a trusted advisor and indispensable partner on procurement matters. Recognised as an award-winning employer locally and nationally, the organisation is guided by strong values in all areas of work.
- Employer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
- Job Title: Procurement Business Manager
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Closing Date: 14 September 2025
Main Duties of the Job
Manage the procurement workplan for IPCVU.
Work with team members and stakeholders at all levels to deliver category strategy in line with organisational and policy goals.
Based in Woodland House, Cardiff, with elements of home/agile working.
Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About the Organisation
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership values:
Listening and Learning
Working Together
Taking Responsibility
Innovating
The organisation promotes agile working, continuous improvement, equality, diversity, and inclusion, while prioritising employee wellbeing and belonging.
NWSSP also provides a comprehensive benefits package. More details can be found at: NWSSP Working for Us
Person Specification
Skills
Essential:
Comprehensive data gathering
Communicate complex information effectively
Influencing and negotiation skills
IT proficiency
Ability to manage diverse stakeholders professionally
Desirable:
Understanding of complex category product knowledge
Experience
Essential:
Delivery of complex procurement projects
Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Handling contract legislation, compliance, and probity issues
Delivering savings
Staff supervision
Risk management
Category management
Stakeholder engagement and management
Desirable:
Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO policies
Business planning experience
Qualifications
Essential:
CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent knowledge/experience
Desirable:
ILM Level 4
Other
Welsh speaker (desirable)
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications are welcome from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for UK entry clearance must provide a criminal record certificate for each country lived in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
How to Apply
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