Procurement & Purchasing Coordinator – Cost Savings

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Preston is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team. The role focuses on processing non-stock requisitions and resolving price queries to maintain efficient procurement across the Trusts within One LSC.

You will update departmental reporting tools for KPI visibility and assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a range of contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations and requisition processing.
• Familiarity with Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s).
• Experience in using reporting tools for KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Process non-stock requisitions in line with SFI’s.
• Update reporting tools to provide KPI insights.
• Assist in developing and maintaining contracts.
• Support achievement of service and savings targets.
• Act as an ambassador influencing end users’ product choices.
• Work from Preston or Lancaster offices as required.
• Handle purchasing queries and liaise with departments and NHS Supply Chain.

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Preston is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support the One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team. The role focuses on processing non-stock requisitions and resolving price queries to maintain efficient procurement across the Trusts within One LSC.

You will update departmental reporting tools for KPI visibility and assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a range of contracts.