THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 7 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

As a key member of the Directorate Team, the Procurement Manager is responsible for managing and optimising the purchasing and control of consumables and equipment across multiple sites. Key duties include liaising with procurement teams, overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with financial and legal guidelines, while maintaining effective stock management systems. The role involves continuous service improvement, financial management, as well as providing leadership and training to the team. Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders is crucial to ensure a streamlined supply chain process that supports clinical and administrative operations.

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

Main duties of the job

Effectively develop, manage, co-ordinate, plan and organise the purchasing and control of consumables & equipment used throughout the multiple sites within the directorate.

Liaise with Front-Line Procurement teams and NHS Wales Shared Services Personnel during contract tender exercises representing the best interests of the Department and the Health Board.

Assist in the management of projects within the directorate from concept to implementation via effective planning, researching, coordinating, implementation and review.

Working closely with other Emergency and Acute departments & MTC organisations as well as other Health Board departments to influence choice, prioritise change and deliver savings, product standardisation, and service improvement.

Ensure that the service is sensitive, responsive and flexible to the dynamic and ever-changing needs of the service.

Provide management and leadership to a team, ensuring compliance with policy and training to deliver a coherent and resilient service.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience
• Post Graduate experience qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification and/ or experience of managing projects predominantly in the clinical environment

Experience

Essential

• Clinically credible with administration experience of supporting complex clinical services
• Experience of managing clinical procurement exercises via oUnderstanding and assessment of clinical need oUnderstanding and assessment of financial impact oCreation of specifications oManagement of clinical evaluations
• Experience of procurement contract tender exercises
• Leadership & team management experience
• Project & change management experience
• Evidence of on-going development
• An understanding of financial & resource management

Desirable

• Service improvement experience
• People management and development skills
• Experience of managing a fast-moving stock control function
• Experience of managing busy workloads in a changeable environment

Skills

Essential

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Ability to motivate colleagues
• Ability to establish good working relationships

Desirable

• Use of Oracle

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of delivering effective procurement plans
• Understanding of procurement requirements of complex Emergency & Acute Medicine & MTC therapies
• Understanding of working in stressful clinical conditions

Desirable

• Knowledge of information technology systems
• Interest in Research

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
• Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
• Ability to work in and around challenging clinical situations
• Demonstrate the corporate values by being kind & caring, respectful, showing trust & integrity, and taking personal responsibility

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-AC269-0824