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 Deputy Head of National Sourcing in the delivery a National Sourcing category strategy for Pharmacy.
• Work with the team 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 Pharmacy National Sourcing Team.
• Ensure the operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team in line with departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).Support the Deputy Head in responding to FOI and Audit and Assurance queries.

Qualification & Requirements

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• MCIPS
• Demonstrable Project Management knowledge & experience
• Specialist knowledge of contract law / EU legislation to support public procurement.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of strategic and operational procurement management
• Knowledge of best practice/ benchmarking and performance measurement techniques.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of project planning and ability to meet deadlines, including participating, and co-ordinating costings and purchases in line with agreed revenue and capital projects
• Experience of people/staff management.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Awareness of category management.
• Awareness of business planning principles
• Experience of managing large scale and / or complex projects.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Strong influencing with significant experience /negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively to multidisciplinary groups of staff at all levels.
• Ability to engage, motivate and influence individuals outside the formal area of management responsibility

Desirable

• Familiar with integrated web-based systems

Values/ Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Good organiser of time and activities, able to identify key issues and priorities, and work to stretch targets.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and committed to making a positive difference to the organisation. Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous personal development.

Skills

Essential

• Proven experience of handling ‘complex’ and/or high value procurements on time, and within budget.
• Ability to engage, motivate and influence individuals outside the formal area of management responsibility

Desirable

• Awareness of EFQM/Quality standards and working with ISO policies and procedures.

Benefits

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) offers a variety of employee benefits, including generous holiday entitlements, flexible working options, and well-being support. Employees also benefit from the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to Occupational Health Services. Furthermore, NWSSP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion.