Join to apply for the Assistant Procurement Business Officer role at NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Business Officer to join the NHS Shared Services - Procurement Services' Frontline Procurement Team for Swansea Bay University Health Board based at Neath, Port Talbot hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging, and high-profile environment. You should demonstrate commercial acumen and the ability to deliver in a complex and changing NHS Wales environment. A resilient personality and a track record of delivering innovative solutions are essential.
Main duties of the job
NWSSP - NHS Wales Procurement Shared Service supports the Health Boards and Trusts across Wales to deliver patient-centered services. We focus on value, safety, excellence, innovation, and quality. Our aim is to ensure seamless procurement processes that release clinical time and develop a value-based procurement approach centered around patient outcomes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
We embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility, and Innovating. We promote an agile working approach, including potential remote working, and are committed to an inclusive workplace valuing diversity and wellbeing.
For more information, visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.
Details
* Date posted: 20 June 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 4
* Salary: £26,928 to £29,551 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Neath, Port Talbot Hospital, SA12 7BX
Job Responsibilities
Full job description and person specification are attached in the supporting documents or available upon clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge/Experience:
* Knowledge of professional purchasing principles (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and contract law
Desirable Experience:
* Assisting in tendering and specification writing
Essential Skills:
* Ability to establish effective stakeholder relationships
* Proven ability to meet deadlines
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desirable Skills:
* Ability to analyze complex data sets
* Ability to work positively as part of a team
Other considerations include DBS checks and sponsorship eligibility.
Employer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Neath, Port Talbot Hospital, https://nwssp.nhs.wales/.
#J-18808-Ljbffr