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Job summary
NHS Wales Shared Services Procurement is an established Procurement Service assisting the Health Boards and Trusts across Wales to deliver patient centred services. We are an award-winning service focusing on value, safety, excellence, innovation and quality. Our aim is to have seamless procurement processes in place that releases clinical time to focus on patient care and develop a value based procurement approach based around patient outcomes.
Procurement Services have a vacant Procurement Business Officer position. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment.
The post works at both a national and local level with a focus on Fleet and Transport
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
Contributes to being the interface of Procurement between NWSSP Local Procurement and our customers and will assist in representing the function at various levels. Additionally, the post holder will assist in informing on the status/priority of category work plans across the Trust. This will involve liaison with user departments and NWSSP at all levels to promote procurement input into partner organisations' business plans at the earliest opportunity.
The post holder will support the Procurement Business Manager in the provision of a professional procurement service to the Trust contributing to the development and achievement of the NWSSP Business plan. The post holder will support the Procureemnt Business Manager on procurement issues and on key projects.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 17 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 043-AC127-0726
- Job locations: Alder House, St.Asaph Business Park, St.Asaph, LL17 0JL, United Kingdom
Job 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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Products
Desirable
- Ability to work positively as part of a team
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
Desirable
- Ability to work to deadlines
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to CIPS (Level 4)/NVQ2/3 or equivalent experience 5 GCSE's grade C and above, including Maths & English or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ level 3 or Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply. Experience relevant to the role may be considered
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solving techniques
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