Candidates should possess experience in a fast-paced office environment with a grasp of basic purchasing principles, along with strong customer service skills to foster cost-efficient procurement practices. Key attributes for success in this role include attention to detail, effective time management, and proficiency in using various IT systems. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable, but applicants fluent in either Welsh or English are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will support the Head of Procurement, and Central Sourcing Teams in providing a service through customer service and the processing of orders. Responsible for the purchase of selected goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures by obtaining and analysing quotations, processing orders/entering data in line with the COM, onto the computerised purchase order system achieving financial and performance targets. Assist in the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services for Health Board/Trust's, recommending sources of supply and savings opportunities to customers, ensuring efficiency and demonstrating value for money in accordance with the Standing Orders/Standing Financial Instructions, EC Directives and all other relevant legislation. Undertake the negotiation of non-compliant Non Pay expenditure in accordance with Standing Orders/SFIs and all other relevant legislation, to ensure reduction in non-catalogue requests and increase in catalogue usage. Assisting the Procurement Business Relationship Team in the delivery of the Health Board's/Trust's Cost Improvement Non-Pay savings plans.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment with an understanding of basic purchasing principles, will provide an efficient and professional customer service, which delivers on-going cost efficiencies/benefits in line with the Procurement teams' objectives. A member of the Team, who will be required to adopt a flexible approach to any activities undertaken, which will require the exercise of initiative, although operating within procedural guidelines. Liaison with staff at all levels within the stakeholder organisations, other NHS staff and external suppliers.
Skills required for the role include attention to detail, working to deadlines (time management skills) and the understanding and use of multiple operating systems (IT literacy important).
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