Job summary Procurement Officer Apprentice - Apprentice Wage 80% of Band 4 salary at £23, for 1st year then 85% of Band 4 salary at £24, Full Time hours per week The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is one of the largest ambulance services in the country providing 999 emergency response, non-emergency patient transport services, 111 services and emergency planning and resilience for seven million people across 5400 square miles.
The Trust currently has a Procurement Officer Apprentice post available within the existing Procurement team; this is a truly challenging and rare opportunity for the right individual to provide a high-quality level of support and administration for all the day-to-day Purchasing requirements of the Trust.
The successful candidate will be required to provide procurement advice to internal customers within the Trust, communicating effectively with staff at all levels; they must be confident and tolerant of dealing with queries from internal customers by phone, email or face to face.
The candidate will play a key role in the effective delivery of a portfolio of projects across a wide range of categories both clinical and non-clinical, using best practice tools and techniques to achieve contract compliance, cost reductions and savings whilst ensuring continuous improvement in quality.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate must have competent administration and computer literacy skills, an organised approach to work and attention to detail when using the Trust system(s).
The ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines to deliver results is essential.
Experience of working within a procurement environment will be an advantage as well as an understanding of public sector procurement legislation.
It is expected that the candidate will have strong, effective team and analytical skills, be able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive change as we look to continually optimise e-procurement systems and increase the scope of the Trusts internal supply chain, logistics and stores (materials management).
The role requires working from Ladybridge Hall, Bolton and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role and department, this will be discussed at interview stage.
Free onsite parking is available at Ladybridge Hall.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake and complete the Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Procurement and supply assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education About us North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West.
NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013.
This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England.
It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information, for an informal chat regarding the position, contact Joanne Matthews or via 01204 498400.
Please note: Please note that applications are accepted by completion of our on-line application form.
We cannot accept CV's.
The Trust reserves the right to close this post once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.
It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
NWAS is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all underrepresented groups to ensure our workforces reflects the diversity of the communities we serve The key dates for the stages of recruitment are: Advert closes Friday 20th December 2024 Interview date Week commencing 13th January 2025 Person Specification Qualification and knowledge Essential Willingness to undertake and complete Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - including Maths and English Evidence of continuous personal development (PDP).
Willingness to undertake any training as required by the Trust.
Skills / competencies Essential Good communication and presentation skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences and interests - good inter personal skills Ability to function both as a team player and selfmotivator Ability to manage, organize and prioritise own workload and that of others, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Analytical, problem solving skills.
Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure Customer Service skills Computer Literacy (skills) advanced knowledge and proficiency of packages particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and data bases (or commitment to train) Smart appearance, highly motivated; proactive.
Experience Essential Experience in a Procurement and Supply Environment or other office environment.
Understanding of e-procurement systems and/or experience of both manual and automated stock control systems.
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Values and behaviours Essential Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone