Procurement Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Procurement Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be supporting the procurement team to deliver a fully operational and effective purchasing and supply service for the Trust, as well as other organisations to whom a procurement service may be contracted, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to the Trusts and their customers. We are looking for someone who can:

• Act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department and promote benefits to all customers.
• Work as part of a small team, process orders placed by all areas of the Trust using the Trusts approved procurement system (ERP/UNIT 4) in an effective and efficient manner according to the performance standards set within the department.
• Proactively manage the procurement and expediting of travel and accommodation arrangements for all procurement customers in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Deal with a high volume of customer and supplier queries primarily over the telephone and e-mails to ensure that goods and services are selected, ordered and received in appropriate timescales.
• Keeping statistical data regarding the teams workload up to date.
• Carry out operational tasks associated with the procurement of goods and services and effectively contribute towards the Trust value for money and cash releasing saving targets, as well as those of other organisations to whom the service is contracted.

We are looking for someone with strong administration skills, proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and happy to make and receive calls on the telephone or online. This role is based primarily at our Newcourt House offices, near IKEA, though the flexibility of hybrid working would be considered.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Alex Frost, Service Delivery Manager - Non-Clinical Services on alexfrost@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newcourt House

Newcourt Drive

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7JQ

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)