Overview

NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to Pay process for all Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities in Wales. A vacancy has arisen for Procurement Category Manager within the Clinical Sourcing team (Pathology & POCT Categories).

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership of the Assistant Head of National Sourcing in the delivery of a National Sourcing category strategy for Clinical products.
• Work with the team to develop and deliver a comprehensive and maintained sourcing plan, focused on delivering prioritised customer needs and cash releasing savings from non-pay budgets.
• Apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in a complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales.
• Apply innovative and strategic thinking to continuous service improvement initiatives and be prepared to challenge historical practice when appropriate, ensuring best practice is adopted which improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the Clinical National Sourcing Team.
• Ensure the operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team in line with departmental KPIs. Support the Assistant Head in responding to FOI and Audit and Assurance queries.
• Support the teams understanding of the strategic direction of all NHS Wales organisations and the alignment with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in delivering creative and innovative service improvement solutions.
• Continuous improvement mindset; able to adapt to changes in priorities; resilient; capable of managing a heavy workload at pace.
• Strong commercial skills, negotiation and relationship management of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in procurement/commercial skills are transferable (on-the-job training available).
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working arrangements

The base would be St Asaph in North Wales; hybrid working is a benefit. Ideally the successful candidate will be office based 2/3 days per week, with discussions possible on location.

Organisation and values

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. We promote an agile working approach and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on wellbeing and belonging.

Benefits and how to apply

Offering a comprehensive benefits package. 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/.

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