Apprentice Procurement Officer North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

SocialExecs.com; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Procurement Officer Apprentice within a leading ambulance service. This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in procurement while contributing to vital services that impact millions. You will support day-to-day purchasing needs, engage with diverse internal stakeholders, and drive improvements in procurement processes. With a focus on both clinical and non-clinical categories, you will develop skills that are essential in the public sector. This apprenticeship not only provides a competitive salary but also a pathway to a rewarding career in procurement, ensuring you play a key role in enhancing service delivery for the community.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong administration and computer skills are essential.
• Experience in procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement advice and support internal customers.
• Manage a portfolio of projects ensuring contract compliance.

Skills

Procurement advice

Administration skills

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Public sector procurement legislation

Education

Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

Procurement Officer Apprentice - Apprentice Wage 80% of Band 4 salary at £23,291.00 for 1st year then 85% of Band 4 salary at £24,746.00. Full Time 37.5 hours per week.

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is one of the largest ambulance services in the country providing 999 emergency response, non-emergency patient transport services, 111 services and emergency planning and resilience for seven million people across 5400 square miles.

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.

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 Trust's 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 will be required to undertake and complete the Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal chat regarding the position, contact Joanne via 01204 498400.

Please note: Applications are accepted by completion of our online application form. We cannot accept CVs. 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 workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.”

The key dates for the stages of recruitment are:

1. Advert closes – Friday 20th December 2024
2. Interview date – Week commencing 13th January 2025

This advert closes on Friday 20 Dec 2024.