Apprentice Procurement Officer

Getting In Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Procurement Officer in a vital service organization. This role offers a unique chance to develop your skills in procurement while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. You will manage your own workload, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and engage in various procurement projects. The position promises a blend of autonomy and teamwork, making it ideal for those eager to learn and contribute to essential services that impact millions. Join a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in the community and embark on a rewarding career path in procurement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement workload and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Liaise with suppliers and assist in procurement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative

Job description

Apprentice Procurement Officer

Apply From: 09/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Employer

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Vacancy Description

• Working under the direction of the Senior Procurement team (following procedures and guidelines) this role has a degree of autonomy to manage own workload on a day-to-day basis.
• The post holder must be able to work as part of a team, ensuring that relevant procurement information is disseminated throughout the Procurement department as necessary.
• Effectively communicate and liaise with Trust personnel as and when required regarding procurement issues, advising customers of appropriate procurement routes as required, explaining ordering delays and clarifying order information. Expedite information/orders as and when required. Deal with all communication methods.
• As required, liaise with suppliers to clarify product and delivery information and to encourage them to meet organisational requirements.
• Participate in specific procurement-related projects, as appropriate, under the direction of senior staff.
• Invite competitive quotations from suppliers in accordance with thresholds for competition, producing the appropriate documentation, analysing the results, preparing and presenting comparative prices, and making recommendations to the end-users, ensuring details are recorded in the quotations register.
• Under the general direction of the Senior Procurement Officers and Procurement Managers, prepare and issue tender documentation, evaluate and assist with the negotiation of tenders received against the specification, and prepare analytical summaries in preparation for contract awards, ensuring that all contracts maintain fair and equal competition.
• Support the Senior Procurement team in liaison with internal and external stakeholders on contracting issues, discuss and resolve supply problems and difficulties, attend meetings to clarify requirements, ensure appropriate specifications, etc.
• Contact suppliers by telephone, email, fax or meet with suppliers, to promote and maintain good supplier relations, and negotiate with them as appropriate on matters of price, service, and quality improvement, arrange meetings, reviews and for product and equipment trials, etc.
• In the absence of contractual arrangements for specific goods or services, utilise internet searches, or other means, to seek product and supplier information. Be innovative in dealing with unusual requirements.
• To interrogate the e-procurement system on trends and spend in purchasing activity by directorate/supplier. Obtain spend data from suppliers and analyse to develop the catalogue system and to monitor contracts.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Procurement Officer

Employer Description

Think of the ambulance service and you’ll probably think of bright yellow vehicles and blue flashing lights, but there’s a lot more to us than that: We serve more than seven million people across approximately 5,400 square miles – the communities of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and Glossop (Derbyshire). We receive approximately 1.7 million 999 calls and respond to over a million emergency incidents each year. We make more than 1.3 million patient transport journeys every year for those who require non-emergency transport to and from healthcare appointments. We deliver the NHS 111 service across the region for people who need medical help or advice, handling around 1.7 million calls every year. We employ around 7,074 staff in over 300 different roles. More than 1,000 people volunteer with us as community first responders, volunteer car drivers or patient and public panel members. We have over 1,000 emergency and non-emergency vehicles operating across the North West.

Vacancy Location

Ladybridge Hall, Chorley New Road, Bolton, Chorley New Road BL1 5DD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000290901

Key Dates

Apply From

09/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2024-12-20 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-03-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Apprenticeship will be delivered both virtually and at work base.
• Full training Schedule has not been agreed yet.

Learning Provider

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Contact Details

Joanne Matthews

Vacancy Type

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience.