Job overview

The NHS Wales Procurement Strategy sets out the vision and direction of Procurement Services by "Securing value for NHS Wales through people-centred services" by providing a first-class service to support Health Boards and Trusts as they look after patients. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Department is responsible for delivering a holistic Procurement to Payment process for all Health Boards/Trusts in Wales.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to join this existing and dynamic organisation based in the Hywel Dda Frontline Procurement Team.

As part of the frontline team, you will be a key team member responsible for delivering the NWSSP Procurement Strategy and supporting the Health Board in the delivery of their strategic aims.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a supportive dynamic, diverse and challenging environment, working at the front end of delivering value for money goods and services to the NHS thus supporting the wellbeing and future generations of Wales.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership’s mission is to enable the delivery of world class public services in Wales through customer focus, collaboration and innovation.

• NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership welcomes applications from people who share our values:
• Listening and learning
• Working together
• Taking responsibility
• Innovating

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Working for our organisation

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.