Job summary
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The post holder is a key interface between Procurement and our customers, managing the timely processing of requisitions for a range of goods and service that offer 'value for money' utilising electronic tools, ensuring compliance with Organisational standards and relevant legislation.
We have an excellent opportunity within the Procurement and Supplies team at North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions for the position of Procurement Support Officer. This exciting opportunity offers agile working within a dynamic team environment; a staff bonus scheme; option to access staff salary sacrifice scheme; onsite parking available and development and training opportunities in Customer Service or CIPS Level 3.
Main duties of the job
Undertake lead role in processing of requisitions within the e-purchasing system, with a target to eliminating the requirement for Non Catalogue Items
Checking the electronic catalogues within the s-purchasing system are up-to-date
Checking price, as required, by liaising with the appropriate Senior Procurement Officer/Contracts Manager , or by obtaining pricing information directly from the supplier.
About us
NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.
Our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake lead role in processing of requisitions within the e-purchasing system, with a target to eliminating the requirement for Non Catalogue Items
Checking the electronic catalogues within the s-purchasing system are up-to-date
Checking price, as required, by liaising with the appropriate Senior Procurement Officer/Contracts Manager , or by obtaining pricing information directly from the supplier.
A detailed job description is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake lead role in processing of requisitions within the e-purchasing system, with a target to eliminating the requirement for Non Catalogue Items
Checking the electronic catalogues within the s-purchasing system are up-to-date
Checking price, as required, by liaising with the appropriate Senior Procurement Officer/Contracts Manager , or by obtaining pricing information directly from the supplier.
A detailed job description is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Procurement or Customer Care
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above to include English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 in Procurement
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised ordering systems
- MS Office software applications
Desirable
- Experience of purchasing environment within NHS or other public sector organisation
- Experience of quotation process
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with the ability to use department based systems and Microsoft office suite of business applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of internet & related technologies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Procurement or Customer Care
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above to include English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Level 4 in Procurement
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised ordering systems
- MS Office software applications
Desirable
- Experience of purchasing environment within NHS or other public sector organisation
- Experience of quotation process
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with the ability to use department based systems and Microsoft office suite of business applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of internet & related technologies
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).
