Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Assistant

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Job summary

The Procurement Department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to support the team in the delivery of its tactical and transaction workstreams..

We are seeking candidates with excellent administrative and customer service skills and procurement knowledge.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity to join the busy Procurement Department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to deliver excellent customer service and ensuring that queries are resolved efficiently and effectively.

About us

Operational tactical and transactional work-streams and working as part of the team, supporting Procurement Specialists and Procurement Managers.

Date posted

15 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-5509195COR

Job locations

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading

RG1 5UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of a team, support the Procurement Managers by:

Assisting in identifying suitable sources and conducting dealings with external suppliers

Supporting the Trust's users in their sourcing and purchasing requirements

Ensuring that all necessary information and processes are in place to provide a professional service

Maintain and update all key purchasing, contractual, and catalogue information to enable the purchasing function to operate effectively

To assist in researching and identifying suppliers and dealing with them in procurement of goods and services under the guidance ofthe Procurement Managers

To deal with specific enquires and queries raised by users and suppliers

To work with the Trust's stores, accounts payable and users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of a team, support the Procurement Managers by:

Assisting in identifying suitable sources and conducting dealings with external suppliers

Supporting the Trust's users in their sourcing and purchasing requirements

Ensuring that all necessary information and processes are in place to provide a professional service

Maintain and update all key purchasing, contractual, and catalogue information to enable the purchasing function to operate effectively

To assist in researching and identifying suppliers and dealing with them in procurement of goods and services under the guidance ofthe Procurement Managers

To deal with specific enquires and queries raised by users and suppliers

To work with the Trust's stores, accounts payable and users.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

CIPS

Experience

Essential

Experience in the area

Desirable

Procurement experience

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable

CIPS

Experience

Essential

Experience in the area

Desirable

Procurement experience

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading

RG1 5UZ

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Reading

RG1 5UZ

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)