Sustainability Procurement Assistant
The closing date is 02 October 2025
Job summary
Responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, Assist in the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services for the delivery of the equipment requirements for NWSSP, 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 Sustainable Procurement Team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Sustainable Procurement Assistant within the NWSSP 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.
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.
Offeringa 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 visithttps://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.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC167-0925
Job locations
Woodland House
Maes Y Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Woodland House
Maes Y Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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