Job Description

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 two Procurement Category Officers within the Clinical Sourcing team (Pathology & POCT Categories).
If you're looking for a career in Procurement that keeps you motivated, offers potential for personal development and puts you in a position to make a positive difference to the NHS in Wales, then NWSSP Procurement Services has a career that will interest you.
The base would be St Asaph in North Wales, however hybrid working is a benefit of this role, the successful candidate will be office based 2/3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support the Category Manager to maximise opportunities, contract rationalisation, and ensure value for money. This will include the identification of demand through to the award and management of contracts, in line with the workplan ensuring compliance with organisational standards and relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have office experience with an understanding of basic purchasing principles, keen analytical skills and strong IT knowledge. knowledge.
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.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,898 to 30,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC197-1125
Job locations
Alder House
Alder Court, St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
LL17 0JL
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. 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.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential

• Qualified to CIPS Level 4/NVQ 2/3 or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C and above including Maths & English or equivalent experience

Desirable

• 2 A Levels or equivalent
• Have or working towards recognised standard in use of IT systems e.g. ECDL, Flexiqual

Experience
Essential

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders

Desirable

• Previous work experience in a contracting function: e.g. able to construct specifications, appraise suppliers, invite tenders & evaluate bids, terms and conditions of contact.
• Experience of managing staff
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
• General understanding of the Procure to Pay process.
• Awareness of Business planning principles
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solving techniques
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Dynamic approach to work
• Numerate
• Articulate
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Products
• Proven ability to prepare documentation utilising Microsoft products that are both structurally and grammatically correct and capable of final presentation
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow work through to completion
• Ability to work positively as part of a team

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel (public and/or private) off site for meetings (as appropriate) throughout Wales and other parts of the UK
• Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard

Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential

• Qualified to CIPS Level 4/NVQ 2/3 or equivalent experience
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C and above including Maths & English or equivalent experience

Desirable

• 2 A Levels or equivalent
• Have or working towards recognised standard in use of IT systems e.g. ECDL, Flexiqual

Experience
Essential

• Proven ability to establish and enhance effective working relationships with stakeholders

Desirable

• Previous work experience in a contracting function: e.g. able to construct specifications, appraise suppliers, invite tenders & evaluate bids, terms and conditions of contact.
• Experience of managing staff
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data sets
• General understanding of the Procure to Pay process.
• Awareness of Business planning principles
• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures including problem solving techniques
• Previous experience of working in an office environment
• Knowledge of best practice, benchmarking and performance measurement techniques

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Dynamic approach to work
• Numerate
• Articulate
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Products
• Proven ability to prepare documentation utilising Microsoft products that are both structurally and grammatically correct and capable of final presentation
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow work through to completion
• Ability to work positively as part of a team

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel (public and/or private) off site for meetings (as appropriate) throughout Wales and other parts of the UK
• Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard

Skills Required