Procurement Business Manager


Location
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Profession
Business manager
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Contract Type
2 years (fixed term contract that can be extended subject to satisfactory outcomes.)
Posted Date
02 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

14 listed

Requirements 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

    Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience

Desirable

5 listed

Additional 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

This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

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.

The posts primary objective is to work regionally across multiple Health Boards to consolidate the activity within a specific category, avoiding duplication and achieving economies of scale.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing the procurement workplan on a South East Wales regional basis, on the construction, refurbishment and facilities category. 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 Woodland House 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 Procurement Business Manager with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Business manager role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is 2 years (fixed term contract that can be extended subject to satisfactory outcomes.). The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.

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