Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 245-ADM3SUP-07-24
- Employer
- Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- New Fountain House, Tameside General Hospital
- Town
- Ashton-under-lyne
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/08/2024
Employer heading
eProcurement Catalogue Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
eProcurement Assistant - 37.5 hours - Permanent - Band 3
The Procurement department are looking to appoint a self-motivated, innovative and proactive individual for this challenging and rewarding role within a busy NHS Foundation Trust hospital.
The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the P2P and eCommerce team to provide a one stop shop service to wards and clinical departments covering a range of duties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for providing a flexible and comprehensive procurement service for the Trust. They will carry out the procurement of agreed goods and services in line with the Trust’s
Standing Financial Instructions obtaining best value and delivery within the specifications provided. The post-holder will be expected to manage their own, very demanding, workload unsupervised and be able to work well under pressure, prioritise and use their own initiative to ensure discretion and confidentiality at all times
Working for our organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Day to day activities include but not restricted to the following
Co-ordination of Trust Catalogue system (GHX Nexus) liaising with various stakeholders to ensure accuracy and consistancy
eProcurement Helpdesk, managing all internal and external queries, communicating via the plethero of mediums.
Carrying out Procurement due dilligence in relation to processing of requisitions ensuring compliance with Trust SFI's and Procurement regulations
Assistance with all eCommerce activities such as catalogue deployment and Exchange services
Procurement systems management relating to Trust IMS, Catalogue and ERP systems.
Provide both regulated and bespoke training internal stakeholders of all levels of seniority
Ensuring invoices and payments are managed and resolved in line with BPPC
Liaising with internal stakeholders to source and products and suppliers
Operate within the Trust Policies and Procedures and display a high standard of professional conduct with stakeholders and suppliers. Be proactive in dealing with enquiries, particularly during ward visits where you will be the Procurement ‘ambassador’. Decisions will have to be taken ‘on the spot’ to ensure continuity of supply to the wards. Report any problems or difficulties that cannot be resolved immediately.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good Standard of Education or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of procedures to NVQ level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to study to achieve membership and qualification (CIPS)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working as part of team/office environment or equivalent
- Experience of customer facing roles or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Public or Private sector procurement
- Catalogue Management
- Purchasing Experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of basic Microsoft packages
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Catalogue, IMS and ERP systems
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to articulate questions and thoughts
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adam Amzid
- Job title
- Senior P2P & eCommerce Development Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 922 5699
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