Employer: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Category Management Team within our Procurement Department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. We are a busy, supportive, and friendly team. The Team is responsible for contracting Clinical and Corporate products and services for the Trust, including issuing Tenders, Contract Negotiation, and Contract Management. Our aim is to award contracts that improve services and achieve cost savings.
The role is a supporting administration position for the Category Teams, involving data entry, analysis, preparing tender documents, researching suppliers, and supporting stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent IT and administration skills, be a team player, an effective communicator, and detail-oriented. The role requires multitasking, working within deadlines, and handling complex data under pressure.
Main Duties
1. Liaising with customers and suppliers to identify and secure savings, obtain quotations, and ensure smooth electronic transactions within the Purchase to Pay system.
2. Providing advice and guidance on procurement and stock management to ensure compliance.
Working for Our Organization
We serve a population of over 440,000 across three hospital sites, employing over 7,000 staff. We promote flexible working and are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all community sectors, including under-represented groups.
Benefits include learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, NHS car lease schemes, and discounts on various services.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience in a customer-focused environment
* Knowledge of procurement processes
* Experience liaising with suppliers and stakeholders
Qualifications & Training
* GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent
* Willing to undertake procurement training
* Good keyboard skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications
* NVQ 3 or C.I.P.S foundation (or willing to work towards)
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Successful applicants will need to present original certificates of qualifications.
Additional Information
Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. From April 9th, 2025, sponsorship eligibility for band 2 & 3 roles will end. Please check your eligibility via UK Visas and Immigration.
Person Specification
Essential criteria include experience in a customer environment, procurement knowledge, and confidence liaising with suppliers and stakeholders. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English and willingness to undertake procurement training. Computer literacy and relevant certifications are also required.
Note: Use of AI tools in application writing should be personalized. All applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will undergo NHS employment checks, including identity, eligibility, references, qualifications, DBS, and health checks. The Trust reserves the right to close the advert early.
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