Job overview

• The post holder will report to the Deputy Head of Digital Business Unit and be part of a busy team providing specialist ICT procurement 
  services and advice to Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
•  The role will work closely with the Digital Procurement Manager and lead on specialist procurement and tendering exercises, negotiation 
  of contract renewals and assist with financial management for the Digital, Data & Technology Directorate in order to assist Heads of 
  Service to deliver the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Integrated Medium-Term Plan.
• As well as managing a team of procurement staff, including their development and mentoring, the post holder will be expected to 
  deputise for the Digital Procurement Manager as and when required.

Main duties of the job

• Act as an authority on statutory financial and procurement regulations and effectively communicate these to non-procurement people.
•  Interview prospective suppliers.
•  Negotiation of contractual issues with suppliers.
• Provide appropriate written or verbal feedback to suppliers on tendering process during high value contract awards.
• Deputise for the Digital Procurement Manager as required and represent the ICT procurement function at meetings.
• Able to adapt communication style to suit the audience and different communication preferences.
• Demonstrate commercial confidence when managing procurement process.
• Work closely with stakeholders to influence choice and prioritise savings that can deliver value for money to Aneurin Bevan University 
  Health Board.
• Clearly communicate procurement objectives to own team. 

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.