Buyer

The post holder will support the Head of Procurement, and National Sourcing Teams in providing a National Sourcing service through customer service and the processing of orders.

Responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, processing orders/entering data in line with the COM, onto the computerised purchase order system achieving financial and performance targets.

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

Assist in the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services for each Health Board/Trust, recommending sources of supply and savings opportunities to customers, ensuring efficiency and demonstrating value for money in accordance with the Health Board/Trust’s Standing Orders/Standing Financial Instructions, EC Directives and all other relevant legislation.

Undertake the negotiation of non compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Health Board/Trust’s Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in Non Catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage, assisting the Procurement Business Relationship Team in the delivery of the Health Board’s/Trust’s Cost Improvement Non Pay savings plans.

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.