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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Comprehensive Data Gathering
- Skills
Communicate Complex Information
- Skills
Influencing and Negotiation Skills
- Skills
IT proficient
- Skills
The ability to engage with and manage wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner
- Experience
Proven experience of delivering complex procurement Projects
- Experience
Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience
Experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues
- Experience
Delivering Savings
- Experience
Experience of People/ Staff Supervision
- Experience
Experience of Managing Risk
- Experience
Experience of Category Management
- Experience
Experience of engaging with and managing wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner
- Qualifications
CIPS Level 5 / equivalent experience
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Welsh Speaker
- Skills
Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge
- Experience
Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures
- Experience
Experience of Business Planning
- Qualifications
ILM Level 4
Job overview
Category Manager Vacancy
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.
Interview will be conducted face to face at Companies House, Cardiff.
Main duties of the job
The role involves managing the procurement workplan for National Sourcing Commissioning team, the role will be required to work with other members in the team and stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective delivery of the category strategy in line with organisational and policy goals. The team is based in in Cardiff with an element of home/agile working as part of the role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Category Manager with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Procurement manager role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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