Remote Consultant

Job summaryProcurement Services have a vacant Procurement Business Manager position. 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 Health Education & Improvement Wales, and will focus on stakeholder engagement, staff development and increased visibility of contract content and expenditure.need to be flexible and responsive to changes in priorities; demonstrable track record in delivering creative and innovative service improvement solutions; ensure policies and procedures are adhered to ensuring strategic and operational targets are delivered.The post holder will support the leadership of the Assistant 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 Health Education & Improvement Wales Sourcing team.Ensure the operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team in line with departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.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 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.Full-time Reference number043-AC133-0726-AJob locationsTy DysguCefn CoedNantgarw, CardiffCF15 7QQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 responsibilitiesYou 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.EssentialProven experience of delivering complex procurement projects: -assessment of business need -evidence of tendering -specification writing -evaluation criteria -contract award reports -contract management -implementation of contracts -engaging key stakeholdersDemonstrate experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues.Experience of people / staff supervision / management - preferably management experience within a procurement or supply environment.DesirableAwareness of Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures. EssentialAbility to drive and manage comprehensive data gathering on products and suppliersStrong influencing and negotiating skills with customers and external parties, a good builder of productive relationships and the skill to be able to maintain effective business partnering relationships. EssentialProven experience of delivering complex procurement projects: -assessment of business need -evidence of tendering -specification writing -evaluation criteria -contract award reports -contract management -implementation of contracts -engaging key stakeholdersDemonstrate experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues.Experience of people / staff supervision / management - preferably management experience within a procurement or supply environment.DesirableAwareness of Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures. EssentialAbility to drive and manage comprehensive data gathering on products and suppliersStrong influencing and negotiating skills with customers and external parties, a good builder of productive relationships and the skill to be able to maintain effective business partnering relationships.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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). Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipAddressTy DysguCefn CoedNantgarw, CardiffCF15 7QQUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipAddressTy DysguCefn CoedNantgarw, CardiffCF15 7QQUnited KingdomEmployer's website