NTW Solutions Limited

Buyer

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer within the Procurement team based at St Nicholas Hospital

Main duties of the job

  • Responding to purchase requisitions, obtaining quotations, creating purchase orders etc.
  • Responding to routine customer enquiries on product details, availability, returns etc.
  • Analysing and making judgements on purchasing options for routine low value orders to ensure goods and services are procured in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

Please see the attached job description for further details of the role.

For all enquiries, please contact Grace.Lloyd@ntw.nhs.uk or Gavin.Thompson@ntw.nhs.uk

You will be joining a highly experienced team who will provide the necessary support to help you develop into the role. As part of our commitment to work life balance, the department operate a flexible working policy and are fully committed to the training and development of our staff. Procurement plays a hugely important role in the delivery of an effective NHS and this role offers a great opportunity for you to make a real difference to our staff and patients.

About us

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,952 a year per annum pro rata (if applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-A&C-027-A

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band B (£10.72 per hour)

Advertising date: 25/07/2022

Closing date: 08/08/2022

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band B (£10.72 per hour)

Advertising date: 25/07/2022

Closing date: 08/08/2022

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Must possess a significant level of interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of groups, both inside and outside the Company
  • Must have the ability to meet deadlines, set priorities and manage to meet objectives
  • Must have keyboard and data input skills
  • Must be able to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Working knowledge of purchasing ordering systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a Supplies / Procurement environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Post holder should be undertaking a programme of continuous professional development or be prepared to study for a recognised professional qualification
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Must possess a significant level of interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of groups, both inside and outside the Company
  • Must have the ability to meet deadlines, set priorities and manage to meet objectives
  • Must have keyboard and data input skills
  • Must be able to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Working knowledge of purchasing ordering systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a Supplies / Procurement environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Post holder should be undertaking a programme of continuous professional development or be prepared to study for a recognised professional qualification

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head Of Procurement

Gavin Thompson

gavin.thompson@ntw.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 July 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,952 a year per annum pro rata (if applicable)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-A&C-027-A

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Gosforth

NE3 3XT


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