Procurement Business Manager

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

The Business Procurement Manager role involves managing the spend across Primary Care, Mental Health and Voluntary 3rd Sector within the Non-Medical team. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with Health Board Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's) and Standing Orders (SO's) across the whole category, As a procurement role you will be expected to have experience and knowledge of the tendering process, including contract management in line with the Procurement Regulations. Following Brexit, Procurement Regulations have undergone significant reform in the UK, resulting in the Procurement Act 2023. Our tendering is process driven, resulting in a compliant route to market for our high value expenditure. The ability to influence and seek alternative solutions in our challenging economic climate is critical within this role. Prior knowledge and experience of the Primary Care, Mental Health and Voluntary 3rd Sector is pivotal to driving this role forward and would be a significant advantage. As with all senior roles you will be required to work extensively with other team members and stakeholders of all levels.

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

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 toensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Agile/Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan

SA12 7BX

Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Agile/Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Hospital

Baglan

SA12 7BX

Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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