Procurement Assistant
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The opportunity: Procurement Assistant (internally Sourcing Support, Level 2)
Want to join one of the world's most ethical companies?
Are you looking to start a career in procurement?
As a Sourcing Support you will be responsible for working with the Procurement Team to support the finalisation of contract documents and will provide assistance throughout the contract process across multiple categories. You will also liaise with suppliers, develop internal and external relationships, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
About PhotoJenic Life
We offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public and private healthcare and non‑healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and best value. As part of the HCA Healthcare Group, in March 2024, we were named in Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th time.
DUTIES (included, but not limited to)
Category Knowledge
* Product comparisons between supplier offerings and impact on healthcare providers in deriving value through conversion opportunities
Supplier Knowledge
* With guidance from manager, uses knowledge about supplier to execute strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks.
Strategy Development, Validation and Risk Mitigation
* For assigned categories, develops the strategy with support of manager, seeking guidance for risk issues and agreeing on risk mitigation strategies.
Sourcing Process
* Gives category strategies and final awards to internal stakeholders for review and discussion, prior to being validated by members.
* Undertakes a pre‑assessment of award scenarios and utilises outputs to inform sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
* Utilises knowledge of procurement processes to determine appropriate procurement approaches required to deliver required value for all stakeholders.
* Demonstrates an aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end‑users interface with the products/services.
Supplier Relationship Management
* Oversees the supplier relationship during the sourcing process, participates in supplier business reviews, reviews new products/technologies/services as they arise in assigned categories.
Customer Relationship Management
* Builds and nurtures effective customer relationships through frequent interactions and engagement activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Customer‑facing experience
* Confident with customers/suppliers
* Proactive
* Administration experience
* Experience of coordinating a process
* Possesses good organisational and task‑oriented capabilities
* Excellent oral, written skills and presentation skills
* Possesses developed interpersonal skills to work in a high‑profile and fast‑paced team environment
What We Offer
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
Core Benefits:
* Pension
* Critical illness cover
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days working from home)
* HTE Me Time – block up to two hours per month in your diary to support wellbeing
* Volunteering leave
Voluntary Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Technology at home
* Private GP consultations
* Private healthcare
* Holiday buy/sell
* Travel season ticket loan
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
If you think this role is for you, please apply now!
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