Overview

Procurement Category Manager role at NWSSP Legal & Risk Services. This position supports the Clinical Sourcing team (Pathology & POCT Categories) within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. Hybrid working is available; base location is ideally St Asaph, North Wales, with office-based presence 2/3 days per week and potential discussions with the successful candidate.

Main duties

• Support the teams' understanding of the strategic direction of all NHS Wales organisations and alignment with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP).
• Support the leadership of the Assistant Head of National Sourcing in delivering a National Sourcing category strategy for Clinical products.
• Develop and maintain a sourcing plan focused on delivering prioritised customer needs and cash-releasing savings from non-pay budgets.
• Apply commercial acumen and negotiate effectively in a complex, changing NHS Wales environment.
• Drive continuous service improvement initiatives, challenge historical practice when appropriate, and promote best practice to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Clinical National Sourcing Team.
• Ensure operational management and performance monitoring of the procurement team in line with departmental KPIs and support the Assistant Head in responding to FOI and Audit queries.
• Welsh language skill is desirable; applications from English and Welsh speakers are both welcome.

Working for our organisation

NWSSP aims to embrace values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. We support agile working and learning, and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. A comprehensive benefits package is offered. For more information on working for NWSSP, see the site below.

Website: https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

Job details

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities are available within the supporting documents or by clicking Apply Now to view in Trac.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• ILM Level 4

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of delivering complex procurement projects
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues
• Delivering savings
• Experience of people/staff supervision
• Experience of managing risk
• Experience of category management
• Experience of engaging with and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of quality standards and ISO policies and procedures
• Experience of business planning

Skills

Essential criteria

• Comprehensive data gathering
• Ability to communicate complex information
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• IT proficiency
• Ability to engage with and manage a wide range of stakeholders professionally

Desirable criteria

• Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge

Other

Desirable criteria: Welsh speaker

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. Applicants should read the Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate how they meet the requirements.

Recruitment contact

Further details / informal visits contact: Mathew Williams, Senior Category Manager, mathew.williams4@wales.nhs.uk