Procurement Category Manager

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 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.

The role involves managing the procurement workplan for National Clinical Sourcing Team, the role will be required to work with other members in the team and stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective delivery of the category strategy in line with organisational and policy goals. The team is currently based in Alder House in St Asaph with an element of home/agile working as part of the role.

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

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.

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.

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience

• Proven experience of delivering complex procurement Projects
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues
• Delivering Savings
• Experience of People/ Staff Supervision
• Experience of Managing Risk
• Experience of Category Management
• Experience of engaging with and managing wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner
• Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures
• Experience of Business Planning

• Communicate Complex Information
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• The ability to engage with and manage wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner
• Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge

• Welsh Speaker

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.

Assistant Head of National Sourcing - Clinical