Procurement Assistant/Buyer

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities.

Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Apprentice Procurement Assistant/Buyer

Location:Batley, West Yorkshire

Salary: Band 3 (£22,816 - £24,336)

Job Type: 18-month fixed contract

Sector: Procurement

Closing Date: Monday, 4th September 2023

Main duties of the job

Fantastic opportunity for an apprenticeship in procurement and supply, reporting into the Head of Procurement and Contracts, an 18-month fixed term contract with 20% of the time dedicated to training and obtaining CIPS level 3 in procurement and supply. The role will develop and support the organisation through sourcing products and services. You will have the opportunity to learn how to drive efficiencies in purchasing and procurement processes to help achieve value for money to the organisation. In addition, there will be involvement in defined projects and procurement activities; these will include, but are not limited to: Ensuring that purchasing systems and users are kept up to date and queries answered in a timely fashion. Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers. Maintaining the Supplier Contracts Register, ensuring complete accuracy. Understanding Locala's spend and supplier data. Processing non-catalogue purchase orders for the organisation. The role does not guarantee a full-time position at the end of the fixed term however, the CIPS level 3 qualification will place the candidate in a strong position for any opportunities in the future.

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Flexible working -We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities.