Business Officer
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Job summary
To contribute to the Procurement processes by bringing in a commercial business approach within the local health board and NWSSP, NHS Wales Procurement services.
This will involve liaison with user departments and NWSSP at all levels (including Category and Supply chain teams) to promote procurement input and a commercial approach into partner organisations' business plans at the earliest opportunity. These processes will include being able to identify current market trends and commercial business opportunities, from business data analytics and engagement with key suppliers/stakeholders.
The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager on procurement issues, key projects and improved commercial contract management, ensuring compliance under the governance of the Health Board's standing financial instructions.
Main duties of the job
The role will require candidates to work towards understanding the respective business/category area, market, suppliers, product and services, developing an in-depth knowledge of the respective business spend area, contracts and legal compliance. To be successful in this role you should have experience of a purchasing role or a commercial role or a customer service role and demonstrate positive communication, business acumen, time management and the ability to get things done.
The post holder will ensure that the service they provide is sensitive, responsive, and flexible to the changing needs of NHS Wales, whilst balanced against the Health Board's priorities and financial budget. The main task being to provide an effective professional focus leading to the achievement of National, NWSSP and local agreed targets, efficiencies and added value initiatives.
Working closely with the Procurement business partner and Purchase to Pay(P2P) lead, supporting the Health Board training to increase understanding of both Procurement and P2P processes.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Details
Date posted
01 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC312-1123
Job locations
Dewi Sant Hospital
Albert Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Dewi Sant Hospital
Albert Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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