Purchasing Assistant

Job summary

Please note: This role is subject to annex 21 and may be appointed as a 12 month development role from band 3 to band 4 for an applicant who does not meet the full criteria required for the role. (the first 12 months would be paid at band 3 salary before increasing to band 4 at the completion of 12 months) Band 3 Salary is £24,071

Introduce the role

Working on behalf of Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust couldn't be more rewarding. Be part of a procurement function that's makes a real difference and goes the extra mile to demonstrate value for money.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenge, is highly motivated and with the drive, enthusiasm and ability to work in a strategically challenging and rewarding healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Purchasing Team leader in obtaining the maximum possible value from the money spent by the trust on goods and services. In addition, this role is also key in identifying and delivering cost saving opportunities whilst at the same time ensuring a consistently high-quality service is delivered by the trusts purchasing team.

This role will also ensure that all requests for goods and services not available via managed catalogues are processed effectively and efficiently whilst liaising with and supporting the contracting teams in identifying additional goods and services that should be contracted.

You will be a team player with a keen eye for detail with excellent interpersonal skills and to be able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.