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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Cwm Taf Morgannwg local Procurement Team.
NHS Wales Procurement Shared Service is an established procurement service assisting Health Boards and Trusts across Wales to deliver patient-centred services.
The award-winning service focuses on value, safety, excellence, innovation and quality.
Its aim is to establish seamless procurement processes that release clinical time to focus on patient care and develop a value-based procurement approach centred on patient outcomes.
This is an opportunity to develop a procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high-profile environment.
Job Details
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Employer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
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Job Title: Senior Procurement Business Manager
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Location: United Kingdom
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Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year
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Job Type: Full-time
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Team: Cwm Taf Morgannwg Local Procurement Team
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Closing Date: 29 October 2026
About the Role
The Senior Procurement Manager role is based within the NWSSP Cwm Taf Morgannwg local Procurement Team.
Applicants should demonstrate how they apply commercial acumen and use their skills to deliver results in the complex and changing environment throughout NHS Wales.
In addition to meeting the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification, successful candidates will need:
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Strong commercial acumen.
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A resilient personality.
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A track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions.
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The ability to work effectively in a dynamic, challenging and high-profile environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job Responsibilities
The full Job Description and Person Specification are available in the supporting documents attached to the vacancy.
Applicants can also click Apply Now to view the documents in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
– MCIPs accreditation.
Desirable Requirements
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Knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
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Knowledge of e-business systems.
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Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management.
Experience
Essential Requirements
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Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained through further training and/or relevant experience.
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Experience of project planning and the ability to meet deadlines, including participating in and coordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects.
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Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
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Experience of people and staff management.
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Familiarity with legal, compliance and probity issues.
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Proven experience of handling complex and/or high-value procurements on time and within budget.
Desirable Requirements
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Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.
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Awareness of category management.
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Awareness of business planning principles.
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Experience of managing large-scale and/or complex projects.
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Track record of managing organisational and technological change.
Knowledge
Essential Requirements
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Understanding of the business benefits supporting the introduction of e-strategies, including e-tendering, auctions and catalogue management.
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Knowledge of Health Board procurement processes and procedures.
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Understanding of the roles and functions of NHS Health Boards, Health Authorities and Local Government.
Desirable Requirements
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Knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.
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Knowledge of e-business systems.
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Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management.
Skills
Essential Requirements
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate and robustly present ideas.
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IT proficiency, particularly in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and using the web for research.
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Evidence of continuous professional development.
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Ability to engage, motivate and influence individuals outside the formal area of management responsibility.
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Ability to demonstrate sound analytical reasoning, effective decision-making and the ability to identify and manage risks.
Desirable Requirements
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Conversant in Welsh.
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Familiarity with integrated web-based systems.
Values and Personal Attributes
Essential Requirements
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Self-motivated.
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Ability to analyse and act upon complex data sets.
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Enthusiastic, passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation.
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Ability to function both as a team player and independently.
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Ability to develop relationships and establish consensus with a variety of key individuals both within and outside the Health Board.
Desirable Requirements
– Evidence of continuous personal development.
About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership expects all employees to embrace its core values:
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Listening and Learning.
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Working Together.
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Taking Responsibility.
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Innovating.
The organisation encourages an agile working approach and is committed to being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
NWSSP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on employee wellbeing and belonging.
Excellent customer service is a priority for both internal and external customers.
Agile and Flexible Working
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership works in an agile way wherever possible.
All posts have a contractual base, but agile working arrangements may include working from home and other locations.
The organisation also considers how to balance flexibility with a sense of community and opportunities for employees to learn from one another.
Employee Benefits
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership offers a comprehensive benefits package.
For further information about working for NWSSP, available benefits and guidance on the application process, visit:
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
As such, a disclosure application must be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as CRB, to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have been required to present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants over 18 years old are also subject to this requirement.
Further guidance is available under Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.