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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job Overview

Responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, processing orders/entering data in line with the COM, onto the computerised purchase order system achieving financial and performance targets. Assist in the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services for the delivery of the equipment requirements for Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, recommending sources of supply and savings opportunities to customers, ensuring efficiency and demonstrating value for money.

Undertake the negotiation of non compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Health Board/Trust’s Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in Non Catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage, assisting the Procurement Business Relationship Team.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Procurement Assistant within the Cardiff and Vale Integrated Partnership Frontline team.

This post is to support the wider team to provide procurement advice and support.

The post holder will need to demonstrate skills including the ability to use Excel for interpreting data and possess good communication skills.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to use Microsoft products

Desirable criteria

  • Ability to work positively as part of a team
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
  • Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of purchasing principles and contract law
  • Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders
  • A Level qualification OR Educated to NVQ Level 3

Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of procurement processes
  • Ability to work to deadlines

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

  • JDPS - English (PDF, 240.7KB)
  • SDMP - Cymraeg (PDF, 240.7KB)
  • OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 232.7KB)
  • NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
  • NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
  • NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
  • NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
  • PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
  • Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
  • Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
  • Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Judith Querol Garcia Job title Senior Procurement Business Manager Email address Judith.Querolgarcia3@wales.nhs.uk

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