Assistant Head of Operational Procurement
LocationCarmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At3/2/2026
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Occupation Type
Purchasing managers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,700
(£28.05 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
NWSSP is responsible for the full Procure to pay process for all Health Boards/Trusts in Wales. Procurement Services have a vacant Assistant Head of Operational Procurement position, based at Ty Gorwel, St David's Park, Carmarthen.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.
The post will be working on behalf of NWSSP for Hywel Dda University Health Board and will focus on stakeholder engagement and increased visibility of members of the Frontline team across the stakeholder sites
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate leadership.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment t
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment throughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.
The post will be working on behalf of NWSSP for Hywel Dda University Health Board and will focus on stakeholder engagement and increased visibility of members of the Frontline team across the stakeholder sites
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate leadership.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your procurement career in a dynamic, challenging and high profile environment. In addition to the criteria outlined in the specification, you should demonstrate how you apply commercial acumen and utilise skills to deliver in the complex changing environment t
hroughout NHS Wales. A resilient personality and track record of delivering creative and innovative solutions are required for success in this role.
Supporting the leadership of the Deputy Head of Procurement in the delivery of Non Pay Savings, Compliance , P2P, Audit and ensuring operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team.
Supporting the understanding of the strategic direction of Hywel Dda UHB and aligning with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the IMTP plan.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is som
Supporting the leadership of the Deputy Head of Procurement in the delivery of Non Pay Savings, Compliance , P2P, Audit and ensuring operational management and performance monitoring of the whole Procurement team.
Supporting the understanding of the strategic direction of Hywel Dda UHB and aligning with the NWSSP strategic objectives as part of the IMTP plan.
Discover how you can enjoy life to the full & progress your fulfilling career by sharing in our values, working together, taking responsibility, listening and learning and innovation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is som
ething for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Deverill Job title: Deputy Head of Operational Procurement Email address: gemma.deverill@wales.nhs.uk
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Deverill Job title: Deputy Head of Operational Procurement Email address: gemma.deverill@wales.nhs.uk