Procurement Assistant

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Procurement Assistant to provide an efficient, cost-effective procurement service, processing requisitions accurately and seeking improved rates. The role involves sourcing suppliers with guidance from the Operational Purchasing Manager and writing precise specifications for quotations up to £50,000.

You will issue and evaluate quotations up to £50,000, aim to meet savings targets, and maintain contracts in the GHX catalogue, communicating with

Qualifications

• Accurate processing of requisitions for goods and services.
• Source suppliers with guidance from the Operational Purchasing Manager.
• Write precise specifications for quotations up to £50,000.
• Issue and evaluate quotations for goods/services up to £50,000, recommending an award.
• Maintain contracts and pricing docs in the GHX catalogue.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions accurately to obtain best value.
• Source suppliers with support from the Operational Purchasing Manager.
• Write precise specifications for quotations up to £50,000.
• Issue and evaluate quotations up to £50,000 and recommend awards.
• Maintain contracts and pricing docs in the GHX catalogue.
• Contribute to achieving the procurement savings targets.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Attend relevant procurement meetings.

Skills

Procurement experience

Requisition processing

Supplier sourcing

Communication skills

Tools

GHX

Job description

The role of the Procurement Assistant is to provide an efficient, cost effective and responsive procurement service, accurately processing requisitions whilst seeking improved rates and undertaking competitive exercises as agreed by the Operational Purchasing Manager.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

• Obtaining accurate pricing and processing of requisitions for goods, services and maintenance
• Source suppliers with assistance / advice from the Operational Purchasing Manager.
• Work with Trust Stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate and relevant specifications are written for all quotations up to the value of £50,000.
• Issue and evaluate quotations for goods / services up to the value of £50,000, recommending an award decision to the Operational Purchasing Manager.
• To ensure that all contracts and pricing documents are communicated to the Operational Purchasing Manager, and to manage your own suppliers, and others as required, within the catalogue management system (GHX).
• Problem solving relating to sourcing alternative suppliers for financial / delivery reasons.
• Assist in meeting the Procurement Departments savings target.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and Customer Service Skills.
• Raise the profile of the Procurement Department and promote the benefits of effective and best procurement practice.
• Attend meetings with Trust Stakeholders and Suppliers as and when required.
• Undertake other relevant procurement tasks as and when required.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits We Offer To You

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angie Gunn Job title: Deputy Head of Procurement (Operational) Email address: [e-mail]