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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Ability
Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability
Proven ability to use Microsoft products
- Experience
Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
- Knowledge / Experience
Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ level 3 or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply, plus knowledge of contract law acquired through short courses and experience
- Qualifications and knowledge
Qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience
- Qualifications and knowledge
5 GCSE’s grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Ability
Ability to work positively as part of a team
- Ability
Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
- Experience
Ability to work to deadlines
- Knowledge / Experience
Tendering and specification writing
Job overview
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.
We are committed to the development of our staff and each year we are able to support the progression of our staff through the levels of CIPS qualifications - our goal is to have a fully skilled, dedicated professional workforce that supports NHS Wales in all areas of the Procure to Pay process.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager in the provision of a professional procurement service to the Health Board / Trust contributing to the development and achievement of the the teams objectives.
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 Officer with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Officer (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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