Overview
NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to Pay process for all Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities in Wales. A vacancy has arisen for a Category Manager within the National Medical Sourcing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teams in understanding the strategic direction of NHS Wales organisations and alignment with NWSSP objectives under the Integrated Medium-Term Plan.
- Assist the Assistant Head of National Sourcing in delivering the National Sourcing Category Strategy for Medical Devices.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive sourcing plan, prioritising customer needs and generating savings from non-pay budgets.
- Apply commercial acumen and enable procurement in a complex, changing NHS Wales environment.
- Lead innovative and strategic service‑improvement initiatives, challenging historical practice to adopt best practice and improve efficiency.
- Oversee operational management and performance monitoring of the Procurement team against departmental KPIs.
- Support the Assistant Head in responding to FOI and Audit and Assurance queries.
Qualifications & Essentials
- Demonstrated commercial skills, negotiation and relationship‑management with internal and external stakeholders.
- Continuous‑improvement mindset, flexibility and resilience in a dynamic environment.
- Track record of delivering creative and innovative service‑improvement solutions.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to manage heavy workload at pace and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Desirable: experience in medical device sourcing; not essential, as on‑the‑job training will be provided.
- Desirable: ability to speak Welsh; English proficiency sufficient for all roles.
Working Arrangement
The role is based in Cardiff with hybrid working after induction. Successful candidates will work from the office or home for a mix of 3 to 2 days per week, depending on mutual agreement.
Values & Workplace Culture
NWSSP expects everyone to embrace the values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. The organisation encourages an agile working approach, and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NWSSP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the well‑being and belonging of our people.
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NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to Pay process for all Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities in Wales. A vacancy has arisen for a Category Manager within the National Medical Sourcing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teams in understanding the strategic direction of NHS Wales organisations and alignment with NWSSP objectives under the Integrated Medium-Term Plan.
- Assist the Assistant Head of National Sourcing in delivering the National Sourcing Category Strategy for Medical Devices.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive sourcing plan, prioritising customer needs and generating savings from non-pay budgets.
- Apply commercial acumen and enable procurement in a complex, changing NHS Wales environment.
- Lead innovative and strategic service‑improvement initiatives, challenging historical practice to adopt best practice and improve efficiency.
- Oversee operational management and performance monitoring of the Procurement team against departmental KPIs.
- Support the Assistant Head in responding to FOI and Audit and Assurance queries.
Qualifications & Essentials
- Demonstrated commercial skills, negotiation and relationship‑management with internal and external stakeholders.
- Continuous‑improvement mindset, flexibility and resilience in a dynamic environment.
- Track record of delivering creative and innovative service‑improvement solutions.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to manage heavy workload at pace and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Desirable: experience in medical device sourcing; not essential, as on‑the‑job training will be provided.
- Desirable: ability to speak Welsh; English proficiency sufficient for all roles.
Working Arrangement
The role is based in Cardiff with hybrid working after induction. Successful candidates will work from the office or home for a mix of 3 to 2 days per week, depending on mutual agreement.
Values & Workplace Culture
NWSSP expects everyone to embrace the values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. The organisation encourages an agile working approach, and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NWSSP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the well‑being and belonging of our people.
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