Procurement AssistantNHS

Job summary

The role of the Procurement Assistant is to provide an efficient, cost effective and responsive procurement service, accurately processing requisitions whilst seeking improved rates and undertaking competitive exercises as agreed by the Operational Purchasing Manager.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK

Main duties of the job

Obtaining accurate pricing and processing of requisitions for goods, services and maintenance

Source suppliers with assistance / advice from the Operational Purchasing Manager.

Work with Trust Stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate and relevant specifications are written for all quotations up to the value of £50,000.

Issue and evaluate quotations for goods / services up to the value of £50,000, recommending an award decision to the Operational Purchasing Manager.

To ensure that all contracts and pricing documents are communicated to the Operational Purchasing Manager, and to manage your own suppliers, and others as required, within the catalogue management system (GHX).

Problem solving relating to sourcing alternative suppliers for financial / delivery reasons.

Assist in meeting the Procurement Departments savings target.

Demonstrate excellent communication and Customer Service Skills.

Raise the profile of the Procurement Department and promote the benefits of effective and best procurement practice.

Attend meetings with Trust Stakeholders and Suppliers as and when required.

Undertake other relevant procurement tasks as and when required.

Job description

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice