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If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Job Overview
NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to pay process for all Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities in Wales. A vacancy has arisen for a Assistant Procurement Business Manager within the North Wales Procurement team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging, and high-profile environment. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the application of commercial skills, negotiation; relationship management of internal and external stakeholders
To be successful in this post, the candidate will be of a continuous improvement mindset; responsive to changes in priorities; be of a resilient personality; demonstrable track record in delivering creative and innovative service improvement solutions; manage heavy workload at pace; ensure policies and procedures are adhered to ensuring strategic and operational targets are delivered.
Although preferred, it is not essential to have experience of this category, as this learning can be provided as part of 'on the job' training and procurement/commercial skills are transferable.
The organisation recognises the challenges of recruiting high calibre candidates and has a number of bases across Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This role will require a dexterous professional character, who has the ability to be compliant with the processes, governance, frameworks and legislation that our professional standards dictate – whilst having the ability to be able to influence, negotiate and seek alternative solutions to the complex needs of NHS Wales; specifically with the challenging economic, financial and increasing evolution in technology which face our service delivery.
The Assistant Procurement Business Manager will network and collaborate with a wide-ranging variety of customers, stakeholders, suppliers, colleagues and external parties. Having the ability to be able to communicate to all key stakeholders, establish and maintain effective working relationships is a fundamental aspect of this role. As the work we do within Procurement Services is highly skilled, varied and complex you will need to build effective working relationships with your peers and upon meeting with customers and suppliers you will be a representative of our service and a professional manner is imperative.
The day-to-day skills of the Assistant Procurement Business Manager will be to ensure accuracy, compliance and the ability to be able to co-ordinate the complex work of the delivery of local targets; planning effectively the team’s work plans to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved through effective performance measurement of all key performance indicators.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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
Essential criteria
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Deborah Evans Job title Deputy Head of Operational Procurement Email address deborah.evans6@wales.nhs.uk Additional information
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Job Overview
NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to pay process for all Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities in Wales. A vacancy has arisen for a Assistant Procurement Business Manager within the North Wales Procurement team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging, and high-profile environment. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the application of commercial skills, negotiation; relationship management of internal and external stakeholders
To be successful in this post, the candidate will be of a continuous improvement mindset; responsive to changes in priorities; be of a resilient personality; demonstrable track record in delivering creative and innovative service improvement solutions; manage heavy workload at pace; ensure policies and procedures are adhered to ensuring strategic and operational targets are delivered.
Although preferred, it is not essential to have experience of this category, as this learning can be provided as part of 'on the job' training and procurement/commercial skills are transferable.
The organisation recognises the challenges of recruiting high calibre candidates and has a number of bases across Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
This role will require a dexterous professional character, who has the ability to be compliant with the processes, governance, frameworks and legislation that our professional standards dictate – whilst having the ability to be able to influence, negotiate and seek alternative solutions to the complex needs of NHS Wales; specifically with the challenging economic, financial and increasing evolution in technology which face our service delivery.
The Assistant Procurement Business Manager will network and collaborate with a wide-ranging variety of customers, stakeholders, suppliers, colleagues and external parties. Having the ability to be able to communicate to all key stakeholders, establish and maintain effective working relationships is a fundamental aspect of this role. As the work we do within Procurement Services is highly skilled, varied and complex you will need to build effective working relationships with your peers and upon meeting with customers and suppliers you will be a representative of our service and a professional manner is imperative.
The day-to-day skills of the Assistant Procurement Business Manager will be to ensure accuracy, compliance and the ability to be able to co-ordinate the complex work of the delivery of local targets; planning effectively the team’s work plans to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved through effective performance measurement of all key performance indicators.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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
Essential criteria
- Qualified to CIPS (Level 4 Diploma) or equivalent experience
- 5 GCSE's Grades A-C including Maths & English or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to be able to define your understanding of category management
- Ability to be able to define your understanding of delivering value for money
- Ability to be able to define your understanding of key performance indicators
- Ability to be able to define your understanding of e-procurement
- An understanding of the external influences that could impact Procurement Services in NHS Wales
- Demonstrable track record of delivering savings against targets, non-financial benefits and other key performance indicators.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of EU Procurement
- Understanding of performance and process improvement, best practice principles and benchmarking
- Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes/procedures
- Experience of people / staff supervision / management – preferably management experience within a procurement or supply environment.
- Experience of category management and developing team work plans.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to drive and lead a comprehensive data gathering on products/services and suppliers.
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively to multi-disciplinary groups of staff and customers at all levels.
- A good builder of productive relationships and the skill to be able to maintain effective business partnering relationships.
- IT proficiency particularly in the use of MS Office; complex spreadsheets, bespoke complex databases and use of web-based systems.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to be able to understand a range of complex category product knowledge that is relevant to NHS Wales customers
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills with customers and external parties
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- JDPS English (PDF, 472.4KB)
- SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 544.3KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 640.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Deborah Evans Job title Deputy Head of Operational Procurement Email address deborah.evans6@wales.nhs.uk Additional information
Job details
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LocationLlanelwy, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted22 May 2026
SalaryNot specified
SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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