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: £39,263 to £47,280 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 12 March 2026

Job Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has a vacant Procurement Business Manager position, offering an excellent opportunity to develop a procurement career in a dynamic and high-profile environment. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, staff development, and increasing visibility of contract content and expenditure.

The post holder should demonstrate commercial acumen, a continuous improvement mindset, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Candidates should have a resilient personality, a track record in delivering innovative service improvement solutions, and the ability to manage a heavy workload while ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to and strategic and operational targets are met.

The position works on behalf of Health Education & Improvement Wales, supporting operational and strategic procurement objectives across NHS Wales.

Main Duties

• Support teams in understanding the strategic direction of all NHS Wales organisations and alignment with NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP).

• Assist the Assistant Head of National Sourcing in delivering a comprehensive sourcing plan, Non-Pay Savings, Compliance, P2P, Audit, and operational management of the Health Education & Improvement Wales Sourcing team.

• Apply innovative and strategic thinking to continuous service improvement initiatives, challenging historical practices and adopting best practice to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure operational management and performance monitoring of the Procurement team in line with departmental KPIs.

• Support responses to FOI, Audit, and Assurance queries.

• Promote career development by sharing values, working collaboratively, taking responsibility, listening, learning, and innovating.

• Welsh language skills are desirable, but both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply.

About the Employer

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) values Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility, and Innovating. The organisation encourages agile working, continuous improvement, and creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and wellbeing.

NWSSP provides excellent customer service for both internal and external customers and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Agile working allows flexibility, including working from home or other locations, while fostering collaboration and learning opportunities across the organisation.

For more information about working for NWSSP, including benefits and guidance on the application process, visit NWSSP Working for Us.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic procurement initiatives to deliver value for money and compliance.

• Support sourcing activities, contract management, and implementation of contracts.

• Engage key stakeholders across NHS Wales to ensure effective procurement outcomes.

• Monitor team performance, provide leadership, and ensure adherence to procurement policies and KPIs.

• Apply continuous improvement principles and adopt innovative approaches to service delivery.

• Manage responses to FOI requests, audits, and assurance queries.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Qualified to CIPS Level 5 (Advanced Diploma) OR Procurement/Business-related Degree

• Knowledge of:

  • Strategic sourcing and performance improvement

  • EU procurement regulations

  • Whole supply chain process and value for money principles

  • E-procurement systems and sustainability in supply chains

  • Compliance, legal contract requirements, and process improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health Boards and Trusts Procurement processes and procedures

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience delivering complex procurement projects, including business need assessment, tendering, specification writing, evaluation, contract award, and implementation

• Experience managing contract legislation, compliance, and probity issues

• People/staff supervision or management experience, preferably within procurement or supply environments

Desirable

• Awareness of quality standards and working with ISO policies

• Experience in NHS or similar healthcare procurement environments

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to drive and manage comprehensive data gathering on products and suppliers

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive business relationships

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving in a complex, dynamic environment

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further guidance, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled worker applicants must present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more over the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

How to Apply

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