Procurement Business Manager (Sponsorship Available) At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

• Employer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
• Job Title: Procurement Business Manager
• Location: United Kingdom
• Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Closing Date: 20 May 2026

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. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership aims to be a “trusted advisor” and indispensable partner for customers on all procurement issues.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership aims to be an organisation that is thought of positively by people who work both for the company and with the company, whilst adhering to a clear set of values that underpin everything the company does.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is an award winning employer, regularly being recognised both locally and nationally for the work carried out for NHS Wales in the world of procurement.

The post’s primary objective is to work regionally across multiple Health Boards to consolidate the activity within a specific category, avoiding duplication and achieving economies of scale.

Main Duties of the Job

The role involves managing the procurement workplan on a South East Wales regional basis, on the construction, refurbishment and facilities category.

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 Woodland House in Cardiff with an element of home/agile working as part of the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership everyone is expected to embrace the values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

The organisation encourages an agile working approach and prides itself on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of its people.

Excellent customer service is something the company strives for, for both internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.

NWSSP works 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. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership also looks at how flexibility is balanced with community, and how opportunities to learn from each other are managed.

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

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 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 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.

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).

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, head to the company’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.