Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Attainment of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certificate level or NVQ 2/3 qualifications
2. Equivalent training and/or professional or transferable experience
Desirable criteria
3. Evidence of additional procurement development or key skills training
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Proven experience of working in an administration, supply chain or inventory control support capacity
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working in an operational purchasing and supplies function.
6. Experience of working within the NHS
Technical Skills/ Competencies
Essential criteria
7. Good keyboard skills
8. Intermediate ability of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and MS outlook
9. Accuracy and attention to detail especially with regard to data input
10. Good time management and organisational skills
Desirable criteria
11. Intermediate abilities with MS Access & MS PowerPoint.
12. Good presentation skills
13. SQL skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Knowledge of procurement function and its responsibilities within a business
Desirable criteria
15. Understanding of contract law & public procurement processes
Interpersonal skills
Essential criteria
16. Team player with excellent communication skills and telephone manner
17. Able to multi-task and work as part of busy team
18. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
19. Excellent customer care attitude and skills
20. Self-motivated and assertive
21. Positive attitude to continuous improvement ideology