Apprentice Procurement Assistant

Working alongside procurement team, supporting and working closely with
colleagues to understand and learn best practice. Keeping end users up to date with progress of orders as and when required. Responding to customer enquiries in accordance with laid down procedures. Supporting end users with procurement system and processes. Assisting the Supplies Assistants, under supervision, as part of training. To support with the topping up and putting away of goods at ward, theatre and departmental level using bar code system. Assisting the Supplies Assistants, under supervision, as part of training. To support with the receiving of goods in to the Trust using the relevant system and delivering to the relevant departments. Ensuring that Trust standing financial instructions and standing orders are adhered to. Organising own day-to-day workload to ensure order requests are processed in atimely manner.

Training:

Procurement Assistant Level 3 Standard.

Training will be delivered using blended learning with webinars, face to face meetings with tutors and work-based learning in the Procurement Department at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.

The training delivery will vary depending on the module being studied and may be weekly or block release.

Training Outcome:
Working as a procurement coordinator, senior buyer or purchasing assistant

Employer Description:
A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by passion for providing the highest quality care.

Working Hours :
Days to be worked Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be agreed with successful applicant. Business hours 08:00 - 18:00

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness