Procurement Officer - NHS Public Sector Purchasing

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Purchasing Officer (Band 4) to join the Medical Procurement Team in Glasgow. You will handle timely processing of purchasing requests, liaise with suppliers and stakeholders, and support governance and assurance activities in purchase-to-pay processes.

The role requires strong organisation, communication, and numerical skills, with experience in procurement or administrative environments and knowledge of public sector practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing, finance, or administrative environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using computerised purchasing or finance systems.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good numerical and analytical skills with high accuracy.
• Understanding of procurement processes and governance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices would be advantageous.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing requests in a timely manner and liaise with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support governance and assurance activities and ensure purchase-to-pay compliance.
• Assist in delivering value-driven procurement practices and procedures.
• Maintain efficient procurement processes in line with organisational financial objectives and regulations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computerised purchasing/finance

Microsoft Office

Numerical accuracy

Procurement governance

Team player

Public sector procurement knowledge

Professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Purchasing Officer (Band 4) to join the Medical Procurement Team in Glasgow. You will handle timely processing of purchasing requests, liaise with suppliers and stakeholders, and support governance and assurance activities in purchase-to-pay processes.

The role requires strong organisation, communication, and numerical skills, with experience in procurement or administrative environments and knowledge of public sector practices.