Job summary
NHS Wales Shared Services Procurement is an established Procurement Service assisting the Health Boards and Trusts across Wales to deliver patient centred services. We are an award-winning service focusing on value, safety, excellence, innovation and quality. Our aim is to have seamless procurement processes in place that releases clinical time to focus on patient care and develop a value based procurement approach based around patient outcomes.
Procurement Services have a vacant Assistant Head of National Sourcing position as a result of the incumbent member of the team retiring. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales.
The post will be working on behalf of all NHS Organisations in Wales in the management of ICT Categories, and will focus on stakeholder engagement and increased visibility of contract content and expenditure. The post holder will provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of a national contract portfolio, ensuring that systems, processes, policies and procedures are in place to enable the team to deliver its strategic and operational targets.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.
The post holder will support the leadership of the Head of National Sourcing in the delivery of a comprehensive sourcing plan, Non Pay Savings, Compliance , P2P, Audit and ensuring operational management and performance monitoring of the ICT Sourcing team.
Supporting the understanding of the strategic direction of all HB/Trusts and aligning with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the IMTP plan.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Please note that this is a National role and as such the post holder will be required to travel throughout Wales, often independently, on a regular basis. The post holder needs to be actively mobile.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job 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.
Please note that this is a National role and as such the post holder will be required to travel throughout Wales, often independently, on a regular basis. The post holder needs to be actively mobile.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Qualified to MCIPS (Level 6)
- Specialist knowledge of contract law & Procurement principles (both PCR 2015 and PA2023)
- Knowledge of best practice/benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
- Sound knowledge of Public sector Procurement processes/procedures
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Strong presentational and communication skills
- Ability to work as a part of and lead a team
- Self-directed. Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable
- Experienced "digital" leader, with experience of leading the implementation of digital ICT solutions and systems.
- Highly motivated and innovative thinker with excellent leadership and inter-personal skills to help challenge and influence key decision makers
- Relationship management; the ability to communicate and present clearly and concisely at all levels i.e. Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Senior Clinicians and Suppliers
Desirable
Values/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organiser of time and activities, able to identify key issues and priorities, and work to stretch targets
- Experience of working as part of a diverse, talented and cross organisational matrix team.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value ICT/Technology procurements
- Demonstrable track record of achievement of operational management, and delivery of strategic objectives
- In depth experience of procurement compliance issues
- In depth experience of digital platforms/solutions and ability to influence change with them
- Proven experience in advanced negotiation with a thorough understanding of the rules that govern Public Procurement
- Track record of delivering Health board/Trust wide financial savings through procurement
Person Specification
Academic/Professional Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Qualified to MCIPS (Level 6)
- Specialist knowledge of contract law & Procurement principles (both PCR 2015 and PA2023)
- Knowledge of best practice/benchmarking and performance measurement techniques
- Sound knowledge of Public sector Procurement processes/procedures
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Strong presentational and communication skills
- Ability to work as a part of and lead a team
- Self-directed. Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable
- Experienced "digital" leader, with experience of leading the implementation of digital ICT solutions and systems.
- Highly motivated and innovative thinker with excellent leadership and inter-personal skills to help challenge and influence key decision makers
- Relationship management; the ability to communicate and present clearly and concisely at all levels i.e. Executive and Non-Executive Directors, Senior Clinicians and Suppliers
Desirable
Values/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organiser of time and activities, able to identify key issues and priorities, and work to stretch targets
- Experience of working as part of a diverse, talented and cross organisational matrix team.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of handling 'complex' and/or high value ICT/Technology procurements
- Demonstrable track record of achievement of operational management, and delivery of strategic objectives
- In depth experience of procurement compliance issues
- In depth experience of digital platforms/solutions and ability to influence change with them
- Proven experience in advanced negotiation with a thorough understanding of the rules that govern Public Procurement
- Track record of delivering Health board/Trust wide financial savings through procurement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Companies House or Matrix House (flexible working arrangements available)
Crown Way / Northen Boulevard, Matrix House, Matrix Park
Cardiff or Swansea SA6 8BX
CF14 3UZ
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
