Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
- Skills
IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
- Skills
Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Skills
Ability to engage, motivate, influence individuals outside the formal area of management responsibility
- Skills
Ability to demonstrate sound analytical reasoning, effective decision making and an ability to identify and manage risks
- Values
Self motivated
- Values
Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets
- Values
Enthusiastic, passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation. Ability to function both as a team player and self motivator.
- Values
Ability to develop relationships and establish consensus with a variety of key players both within and external to the Health Board
- Knowledge
Understand business benefits supporting introduction of e-strategies, including e-tendering, auctions and catalogue management.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Health Board Procurement processes/ procedures.
- Knowledge
An understanding of the role and function of NHS Health Boards, Health Authorities and Local Government.
- Experience
Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
- Experience
Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects
- Experience
Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
- Experience
Experience of people/staff management.
- Experience
Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues
- Experience
Proven experience of handling ‘complex’ and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.
- Qualifications
MCIPs accreditation
Desirable
14 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Conversant in Welsh
- Skills
Familiar with integrated web based systems
- Values
Evidence of continuous personal development.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of best practice/ benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of e-business systems
- Knowledge
Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management.
- Experience
Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
- Experience
Awareness of category management.
- Experience
Awareness of business planning principles
- Experience
Experience of managing large scale and / or complex projects.
- Experience
Track record of managing organisational and technological change
- Qualifications
Knowledge of best practice/benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
- Qualifications
Knowledge of e-business systems
- Qualifications
Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management
Job overview
NWSSP - NHS Wales Procurement Shared Service 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.
A Senior Procurement Manager role has arisen in the NWSSP Aneurin Bevan local Procurement team - this is truly an exciting time to be joining NHS Wales' Procurement Services
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership welcomes applications from people who share our values:
- Listening and learning
- Working together
- Taking responsibility
- Innovating
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this 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 Senior Procurement Business Manager with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cwmbran, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 7 Business manager role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Full time - Hybrid working. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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