Category Manager

Job summary

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. NWSSP Procurement Services is an established employer that supports the delivery of goods and services to NHS Wales. We aim to be a "trusted advisor" and indispensable partner for our customers on all procurement issues. We aim to be an organisation that is thought of positively by people who work both for us and with us, whilst adhering to a clear set of values that underpin everything we do. We are an award winning employer, regularly being recognised both locally and nationally for the work that we do for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing the procurement workplan for National Sourcing Commissioning team. The role will be required to work with other members in the team and stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective delivery of the category strategy in line with organisational and policy goals.

The team is based in Companies House in Cardiff with an element of home/agile working as part of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) or equivalent CIPS Knowledge / Experience

Desirable

• ILM Level 4

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of delivering complex procurement Projects
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience of dealing with contract legislation, compliance and probity issues
• Delivering Savings
• Experience of People/ Staff Supervision
• Experience of Managing Risk
• Experience of Category Management
• Experience of engaging with and managing a wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner

Desirable

• Awareness of Quality Standards and ISO Policies and Procedures
• Experience of Business Planning

Skills

Essential

• Comprehensive Data Gathering
• Communicate Complex Information
• Influencing and Negotiation Skills
• IT proficient
• The ability to engage with and manage a wide range of stakeholders in a professional manner

Desirable

• Ability to understand a range of complex category product knowledge

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Additional information
Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address

Companies House

Crown Way

Cardiff

CF14 3UZ

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