Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Admin Officer - Buyer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Officer (Procurement Buyer) within Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an interesting role which presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who has an interest in Procurement and Supply Chain. The successful post holder need to be well organised with good IT skills, have an excellent communication skills, attention to details and high level of customer service experience.

Previous applicants for such role will not be considered.

Closing date; 25th February 2024

Interview date; w/c 4th March 2024

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Administrator with a background in Procurement/Supply Chain to support the processing of requisitions leading to good and services being received and delivered to the end user in a timely manner, provide advice and support and guidance on procurement related matters on our Procurement Helpdesk to the Trust as a whole.

If you think you are able to meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation, we would be delighted to receive your application.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas's is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease.

The commitment of our 25,000 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff, so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care.

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-A&C284

Job locations

Guys Hospital / Great Dover Street

200, Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves the processing of requisitions leading to good and services being received and delivered to the end user in a timely manner, provide advice and support and guidance on procurement related matters on our Procurement Helpdesk to the Trust as a whole.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the Trust values, and the responsibilities of the job description and the person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role involves the processing of requisitions leading to good and services being received and delivered to the end user in a timely manner, provide advice and support and guidance on procurement related matters on our Procurement Helpdesk to the Trust as a whole.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the Trust values, and the responsibilities of the job description and the person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ, L3 CIPS Foundation , Degree in relevant subject

Desirable

  • Procurement related CPD seminars

Experience

Essential

  • To be responsive to requests for information/ guidance which may require urgent attention and which may not be predictable
  • Knowledge of Procurement processes and applications
  • Experience using Procurement / Finance systems
  • Working in a professional and dynamic environment

Desirable

  • previous working experience in a Procurement setting

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to interpret statutory guidance & policies
  • Problem solving, team working skills and flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ, L3 CIPS Foundation , Degree in relevant subject

Desirable

  • Procurement related CPD seminars

Experience

Essential

  • To be responsive to requests for information/ guidance which may require urgent attention and which may not be predictable
  • Knowledge of Procurement processes and applications
  • Experience using Procurement / Finance systems
  • Working in a professional and dynamic environment

Desirable

  • previous working experience in a Procurement setting

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to interpret statutory guidance & policies
  • Problem solving, team working skills and flexibility

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital / Great Dover Street

200, Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guys Hospital / Great Dover Street

200, Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Systems Manager

Bisi Adedeji

procurementservices@gstt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£30,279 to £33,116 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-A&C284

Job locations

Guys Hospital / Great Dover Street

200, Great Dover Street

London

SE1 4YB


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