Overview
To assist in the delivery of an efficient, effective, quality sourcing service to the NHS in Wales ensuring that resources are maximised and that the service provides optimum solutions to customers so releasing resources for patient care.
Main duties
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Frontline team based at Woodland House, Cardiff.
The role will be responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, processing orders onto the computerised purchase order system and achieving financial and performance targets.
Undertake the negotiation of non-compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Health Board/Trust\'s Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in Non Catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage, assisting the Procurement Business Relationship Team in the delivery of the Health Board\'s/Trust\'s Cost Improvement Non Pay savings plans.
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 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.
Offering a 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 visit the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership careers page.
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,833 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 043-AC122-0725-A
Job locations
Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road, Cardiff, CF14 4HH
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs grades A-C including Maths and English
Desirable qualifications
* Have or working towards ECDL or equivalent
Experience
* Desirable: Contracting/ Procurement experience
* Desirable: Experience of working in an office environment
* Desirable: Experience of working with customers or suppliers
Skills
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Numerate
* Articulate
* Proven ability to prepare documentation utilising Microsoft products that are both structurally and grammatically correct and capable of final presentation
* Professional telephone manner
* Excellent organisational skills
* Proven communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow work through to completion
Desirable
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure will be sought as part of the recruitment process.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road, Cardiff, CF14 4HH
Employer website: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
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