Buyer, Administrative​/Clerical

Job Overview

If you’re looking for a career in 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 are an award‑winning employer, regularly recognised locally and nationally for our work for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.

We are committed to the development of our staff and each year we 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.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment with an understanding of basic purchasing principles and will provide efficient, professional customer service that delivers ongoing cost efficiencies in line with the Procurement team’s objectives.

• Adopt a flexible approach to all activities, exercising initiative while operating within procedural guidelines.
• liaison with staff at all levels within stakeholder organisations, other NHS staff and external suppliers.
• Apply attention to detail, time‑management skills and IT literacy (multiple operating systems).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is fixed‑term for 24 months to meet the needs of the service.

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 is 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.

To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

NWSSP works in an agile way where possible; all posts have a contractual base but may involve working from home and other locations. We also look at how to balance flexibility with community and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

• Essential criteria
  : A level or NVQ3 as a minimum.
• Desirable criteria
  :
  Previous experience in an office environment.

• Essential criteria
  :
  Ability to work to deadlines.
• Desirable criteria
  :
  Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law.

• Essential criteria
  :
  Ability to use a range of IT software packages (MS Office).
• Essential criteria
  :
  Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Essential criteria
  :
  Ability to work to deadlines.
• Desirable criteria
  :
  Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets.

• Essential criteria
  :
  Ability to work positively as part of a team.
• Desirable criteria
  :
  Welsh speaker.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

• English JD/PS (PDF, 456.4KB)
• Welsh JD/PS (PDF, 536.3KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 704.5KB)
• NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
• NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
• NWSSP - Our Benefits 2023 (PDF, 487.5KB)
• NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 491.0KB)
• PCGC
  -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
• Intergrated Medium Term Plan  (PDF, 15.1MB)
• Intergrated Medium Term Plan  - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)

Name:
Alexandra Woodward

Job title:

Senior Procurement Business Manager
Email address:
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Please refer to the NHS Wales Shared Services website for more information in relation to the organisation and Procurement services.