Role Summary
An proactive customer facing role ensuring the timely and effective procurement and supply of products and services to the organisation.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Procurement Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be supporting the procurement team to deliver a fully operational and effective purchasing and supply service for the Trust, as well as other organisations to whom a procurement service may be contracted, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits to the Trusts and their customers. We are looking for someone who can:
- Act as an ambassador for the Procurement Department and promote benefits to all customers.
- Work as part of a small team, process orders placed by all areas of the Trust using the Trust’s approved procurement system (ERP/UNIT 4) in an effective and efficient manner according to the performance standards set within the department.
- Proactively manage the procurement and expediting of travel and accommodation arrangements for all procurement customers in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Deal with a high volume of customer and supplier queries primarily over the telephone and e-mails to ensure that goods and services are selected, ordered and received in appropriate timescales.
- Keeping statistical data regarding the team’s workload up to date.
- Carry out operational tasks associated with the procurement of goods and services and effectively contribute towards the Trust’ value for money and cash releasing saving targets, as well as those of other organisations to whom the service is contracted.
We are looking for someone with strong administration skills, proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and happy to make and receive calls on the telephone or online. This role is based primarily at our Newcourt House offices, near IKEA, though the flexibility of hybrid working would be considered.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Alex Frost, Service Delivery Manager - Non-Clinical Services on alexfrost@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
