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.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Category Officer to join the NHS Shared Services - Procurement Services' Team providing professional support to all Health Boards and Trusts across Wales. The successful applicant will, following a period of induction into the team, support the Category Manager to maximise opportunities, rationalisation & ensure value for money, from the identification of demand through to the award and publication of contracts in line with the published category contract programme ensuring compliance with Organisational standards and relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have office experience with an understanding and application of basic purchasing principles, keen analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Office knowledge.
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 https://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. The team has a flexible working arrangement however employees are required to attend Companies house 2 days per week.
Job responsibilities
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, Knowledge & Experience
* Qualified to CIPS Level 4 or equivalent
* 5 GCSE's Grade C & Above
* Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
* 2 A levels or equivalent
* Have or working towards recognised standard in use of IT systems e.g. ECDL, Flexiqual
* Previous work experience in a contracting function: e.g. able to construct specifications, appraise suppliers, invite tenders & evaluate bids, terms and conditions of contact.
* Experience of managing staff
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
* General understanding of the Procure to Pay process
* Awareness of Business planning principles
* Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solving techniques
* Previous experience of working in an office environment
* Knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Dynamic approach to work
* Numerate
* Articulate
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Products
* Proven ability to prepare documentation utilising Microsoft products that are both structurally and grammatically correct and capable of final presentation
* Excellent organisational skills
* Proven communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow work through to completion
* Ability to work positively as part of a team
* Welsh Language skills are desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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