Procurement Officer

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

The Trust currently has a Procurement Officer/Apprentice post available within the existing Procurement team; this is a truly challenging and rare opportunity for the right individual to provide a high-quality level of support and administration for all the day-to-day Purchasing requirements of the Trust.

The successful candidate will be required to provide procurement advice to internal customers within the Trust, communicating effectively with staff at all levels; they must be confident and tolerant of dealing with queries from internal customers by phone, email or face to face.

The candidate will play a key role in the effective delivery of a portfolio of projects across a wide range of categories both clinical and non-clinical, using best practice tools and techniques to achieve contract compliance, cost reductions and savings whilst ensuring continuous improvement in quality.

As an apprentice you will receive 80% of the top of Band 4 (currently £24,169 per annum) for the first 12 months. Due to an uplift in the national living wage from 1st April 2025 the Trust have taken the decision to temporarily increase the rates of pay for the banding associated to this role. This will be reviewed once we receive notification of the annual pay uplift review from NHS Employers for 2025/26.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must have competent administration and computer literacy skills, an organised approach to work and attention to detail when using the Trust system(s). The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines to deliver results is essential. Experience of working within a procurement environment will be an advantage as well as an understanding of public sector procurement legislation.

It is expected that the candidate will have strong, effective team and analytical skills, be able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive change as we look to continually optimise e-procurement systems and increase the scope of the Trusts internal supply chain, logistics and stores (materials management).

The role requires working from Ladybridge Hall, Bolton and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role and department, this will be discussed at interview stage. Free onsite parking is available at Ladybridge Hall.

The successful candidate may (dependant on experience/qualifications) be required to undertake and complete the Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Procurement and supply assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

242-4657

Job locations

30 613 Procurement Team

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

Please note that applications are accepted by completion of our on-line application form. We cannot accept CV's. The Trust reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve

The key dates for the stages of recruitment are:Advert closes 9 May 2025Interview date Thursday 29 May 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve

The key dates for the stages of recruitment are:Advert closes 9 May 2025Interview date Thursday 29 May 2025

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Good communication and presentation skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences and interests - good inter personal skills.
bility to function both as a team player and selfmotivator
Ability to manage, organize and prioritise own workload and that of others, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Analytical, problem solving skills. Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure.
Customer Service skills
Computer Literacy (skills) advanced knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases (or commitment to train)
Smart appearance, highly motivated; proactive.
Willingness to undertake and complete Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - including Maths and English
Evidence of continuous personal development (PDP).
Willingness to undertake any training as required by the Trust.

Experience

Essential

Experience in a Procurement and Supply Environment or other office environment.
Understanding of e-procurement systems and/or experience of both manual and automated stock control systems.
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Values

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Good communication and presentation skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences and interests - good inter personal skills.
bility to function both as a team player and selfmotivator
Ability to manage, organize and prioritise own workload and that of others, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Analytical, problem solving skills. Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure.
Customer Service skills
Computer Literacy (skills) advanced knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases (or commitment to train)
Smart appearance, highly motivated; proactive.
Willingness to undertake and complete Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - including Maths and English
Evidence of continuous personal development (PDP).
Willingness to undertake any training as required by the Trust.

Experience

Essential

Experience in a Procurement and Supply Environment or other office environment.
Understanding of e-procurement systems and/or experience of both manual and automated stock control systems.
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Values

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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.