Procurement Support Officer

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Support Officer. You will manage requisitions in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and value for money through e-purchasing systems. The role offers agile working, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 in Procurement and experience with computerised systems.

Benefits

Agile working

Staff bonus scheme

Development and training opportunities

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Procurement or Customer Care is essential.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths is essential.
• Use of computerised ordering systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in processing requisitions within the e-purchasing system.
• Check electronic catalogues within the s-purchasing system.
• Liaise with suppliers for pricing information.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of internet & related technologies

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Procurement or Customer Care

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths

NVQ Level 4 in Procurement

Tools

MS Office

Computerised ordering systems

Job description

Overview

Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached.

The post holder is a key interface between Procurement and our customers, managing the timely processing of requisitions for a range of goods and services that offer value for money, utilising electronic tools, ensuring compliance with Organisational standards and relevant legislation.

We have an excellent opportunity within the Procurement and Supplies team at North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions for the position of Procurement Support Officer. This exciting opportunity offers agile working within a dynamic team environment; a staff bonus scheme; option to access staff salary sacrifice scheme; onsite parking available and development and training opportunities in Customer Service or CIPS Level 3.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake lead role in processing of requisitions within the e-purchasing system, with a target to eliminating the requirement for Non Catalogue Items
• Checking the electronic catalogues within the s-purchasing system are up-to-date
• Checking price, as required, by liaising with the appropriate Senior Procurement Officer/Contracts Manager, or by obtaining pricing information directly from the supplier

About us

NTH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2018 to provide estates, facilities and support services.

Our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

At NTH Solutions we work as a team, we support each other, learn from one another and have our patients at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to employ honest, dedicated individuals to join our team, we recruit for values and together, we are North Tees and Hartlepool.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 345-NTHS7507004

Job locations: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE

Job responsibilities

• Undertake lead role in processing of requisitions within the e-purchasing system, with a target to eliminating the requirement for Non Catalogue Items
• Checking the electronic catalogues within the s-purchasing system are up-to-date
• Checking price, as required, by liaising with the appropriate Senior Procurement Officer/Contracts Manager, or by obtaining pricing information directly from the supplier
• A detailed job description is attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 2/3 in Procurement or Customer Care
• Essential: Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Procurement

Experience

• Essential: Use of computerised ordering systems
• Essential: MS Office software applications
• Desirable: Experience of purchasing environment within NHS or other public sector organisation
• Desirable: Experience of quotation process

Skills

• Computer literate with the ability to use department based systems and Microsoft Office suite of business applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of internet & related technologies

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found in the linked page for Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions

Address: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE

Employer's website: https://nthsolutions.co.uk