Senior Category Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the teams understanding of the strategic direction of all NHS Wales organisations and the alignment with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP)
• Supporting the leadership of the Assistant Head of National Sourcing in the delivery a National Sourcing category strategy
• Work with the Assistant Head of National Sourcing to develop and deliver a comprehensive and maintained sourcing plan, focussed on delivering prioritised customer needs and cash releasing savings from non-pay budgets.
• Apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in a complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales.
• Apply innovative and strategic thinking to continuous service improvement initiatives and be prepared to challenge historical practice when appropriate, ensuring best practice is adopted which improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Sourcing Team.
• Ensure compliance of the team’s activities concerning sourcing and Procure to Pay (P2P) activity and application of the UK Public Contract Regulations.
• Ensure the operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team in line with departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualification & Requirements

Essential

• Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology or equivalent experience.
• Qualified to MCIPS

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or demonstrable equivalent experience in a relevant area

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas
• IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of delivering large scale complex and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget
• Expertise in EU procurement and contract management, obtained via further training and/or relevant experience
• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrable track record of obtaining savings and key performance indicators
• Experience of people/staff management
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues

Desirable

• Awareness of Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures
• Awareness of business planning principles
• Track record of managing organisational and technological change

Benefits

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) offers a variety of employee benefits, including health and well-being support, financial and salary benefits, and development opportunities. These benefits aim to enhance employee experience and support their overall well-being while working within the NHS Wales system.