Buyer

at  NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

St. Asaph LL17 0JL, , United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate28 Dec, 2024GBP 24701 Annual30 Sep, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
Add to Wishlist Apply All Jobs
Required Visa Status:
CitizenGC
US CitizenStudent Visa
H1BCPT
OPTH4 Spouse of H1B
GC Green Card
Employment Type:
Full TimePart Time
PermanentIndependent - 1099
Contract – W2C2H Independent
C2H W2Contract – Corp 2 Corp
Contract to Hire – Corp 2 Corp

Description:

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.
We are committed to the development of our staff and each year we are able to support the progression of our staff through the levels of CIPS qualifications - our goal is to have a fully skilled, dedicated professional workforce that supports NHS Wales in all areas of the Procure to Pay process.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment with an understanding of basic purchasing principles, will provide an efficient and professional customer service, which delivers on-going cost efficiencies/benefits in line with the Procurement teams’ objectives. A member of the Team, who will be required to adopt a flexible approach to any activities undertaken, which will require the exercise of initiative, although operating within procedural guidelines. Liaison with staff at all levels within the stakeholder organisations, other NHS staff and external suppliers.
Skills required for the role include attention to detail, working to deadlines (time management skills) and the understanding and use of multiple operating systems (IT literacy important).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.
We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
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

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Logistics

Graduate

Proficient

1

St. Asaph LL17 0JL, United Kingdom