Procurement Apprentice

DHU Healthcare; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a proactive Procurement Admin Officer to enhance their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in sourcing vital goods and services, ensuring frontline healthcare teams have what they need to deliver exceptional patient care. You will manage procurement processes, assist with contract reviews, and provide excellent internal customer service. With a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including health plans and flexible working patterns, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Access to the DHU Hub

NHS Pension Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Referral Programme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or higher required.
• Able to demonstrate a good level of IT literacy including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage shared inbox and support administrative tasks including vendor setup.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Conduct competitive quotation exercises and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

IT Literacy

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Our Team as a Procurement Admin Officer.

Are you ready to play a key role in supporting frontline healthcare services? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented team player to join our small but dynamic Procurement team at DHU Healthcare. In this essential role, you'll help source and purchase vital clinical and non-clinical goods and services, ensuring our teams have exactly what they need to deliver exceptional patient care.

Working closely with colleagues and suppliers, you'll manage procurement processes, maintain supplier databases, assist with contract reviews, and support the smooth running of our procurement operations. You'll also provide excellent internal customer service, helping to manage our shared inbox and support ticket system with efficiency and professionalism.

If you're passionate about collaboration, great service, and making a difference through behind-the-scenes excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Location:

Derby

What DHU Can Offer You

Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn't work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Competitive salary: £26,530 - £29,114

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

What Your Typical Day Looks Like

• Manage shared inbox, create and escalate tickets, and support administrative tasks including vendor setup and general office duties.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with KPIs and approval protocols.
• Conduct competitive quotation exercises and liaise with suppliers to expedite deliveries and resolve issues.
• Respond promptly to user inquiries and provide updates on order progress in line with agreed service levels.
• Maintain accurate records, support reporting and data analysis, and utilize IT systems effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and adapt to changing organizational needs.

To be a successful Procurement Apprentice you will need:

• Five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or higher required
• Able to demonstrate a good level of IT literacy including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint packages.
• Strong desire to work as part of a team and collaborative with others across the organization in a professional customer focused manner.
• Proficient numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Desire to have a future in any of these areas, Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain/Contract Management/Finance

Employee benefits:

Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.

Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Cycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords, this salary sacrifice scheme lets you spread the cost of a brand-new bike interest-free through your salary, making your commute healthier, greener, and more affordable.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: [email address].

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here.

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