Richard Deniz
Pontblyddyn,Flintshire
Summary
Procurement professional with nearly six years’ experience progressing from Buyer to Senior Category Officer within NHS Wales.
Proven experience in leading capital procurement for medical devices and delivering end-to-end procurement across complex, high-value projects while ensuring full compliance.
Contributed to the development of a £25m trauma contract and achieved over £300k in business savings through data analysis, standardisation and value-based procurement.
Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments while supporting both operational delivery and strategic improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Category Officer - Clinical
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
St Asaph, Denbighshire
2019.02 - Current
- Deliver strategic sourcing activities aligned to organisational objectives, contributing to long-term procurement planning and value-based outcomes.
- Oversee contract performance through KPI monitoring, ensuring compliance and leading performance improvement actions where required.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by challenging existing practices, enhancing procurement processes and increasing efficiency.
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects across complex healthcare categories, including tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award and implementation - managing contracts exceeding £25m.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - CIPS
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2023.08 - 2025.07
A-Levels -
Mold Alun
FlintshireGCSEs -
Mold Alun
FlintshireSkills
- End-to-end procurement project management including tendering, evaluation, contract award and implementation
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, balancing stakeholder requirements and tight deadlines
- Data-driven decision making, including financial analysis, benchmarking and reporting
- Contract management and KPI monitoring to ensure compliance, quality, cost control and service delivery
- Experience in procurement governance, including audit support, compliance and regulatory adherence
Accomplishments
Nominated for Working Together and Taking Responsibility at the NWSSP Staff Recognition Awards on 2 separate occasions.
Timeline
Bachelor of Business Administration - CIPS
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
2023.08 - 2025.07
Senior Category Officer - Clinical
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
2019.02 - Current
A-Levels -
Mold Alun
GCSEs -
Mold Alun