Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Procurement & Supplies team at Eastbourne DGH. This position has responsibility for the day-to-day management of purchase orders, dealing with Trust's internal customers, identifying and delivering financial and efficiency savings and expediting orders to ensure aneffective and efficient procurement service is provided to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will be highly customer focused, articulate with a good standard of education, including English Language and Mathematics, you will also be IT literate with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products. You must be self-motivated and possess the ability to plan and prioritise your workload to meet frequent tight deadlines, your skills as a team player will be paramount as will your focus upon organising, accuracy and detail. Previousexperience in a formal purchasing environment essential, together with the ability to manage and motivate a Team to deliver improved efficiency.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education GCSE (Grade 3 and above in Maths and English)
- NVQ level 3 qualification or proven equivalent experience
- Ability to undertake in house training on department admin processes and specialist systems
- Should be willing to undertake a supported programme of study leading to Foundation CIPS or similar procurement qualification
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
- ECDL or alternative recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant Purchasing or buying office experience
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of Office Procedures and Practices
Desirable
- Good experience of creating and preparing management reports
- Experience in preparation of tenders and / or quotations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education GCSE (Grade 3 and above in Maths and English)
- NVQ level 3 qualification or proven equivalent experience
- Ability to undertake in house training on department admin processes and specialist systems
- Should be willing to undertake a supported programme of study leading to Foundation CIPS or similar procurement qualification
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
- ECDL or alternative recognised IT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant Purchasing or buying office experience
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of Office Procedures and Practices
Desirable
- Good experience of creating and preparing management reports
- Experience in preparation of tenders and / or quotations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
