About this role
Job summary
The Buying Support Officer role will be responsible for processing purchasing requests from services and departments across the trust. Supporting the trust standardisation and rationalisation programme ensuring products and services ordered are in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
They will assist the purchasing team in promoting and maintaining a cost effective, responsive and efficient service to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Endeavour to develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all product areas including an awareness of market trends and 'best buys'.
Continually develop and improve the relationships between the Purchasing Department and other departments within the Trust, using excellent customer service skills.
Operate and utilise the computerised ordering system(s) as required, including the preparation of reports
Undertake to source and purchase goods and service and dispose of goods as appropriate on behalf of the Trust with due regard to the achievement of value for money in all transactions.
Undertake the support function of the department in relation to recording and distribution ofinformation and relevant documentation
Following procurement procedures with regards to day to day processing
Developing knowledge relating to products, customers, and suppliers.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
Endeavour to develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all product areas including an awareness of market trends and best buys.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
oExperience of automated ordering systems and other software packages oCustomer services experience oExcellent communication skills oGood standard of general education oIT & Keyboard skills oExperience of working in a busy office environment, working to high standards of accuracy under pressure and meeting deadlines oAn understanding of purchasing/buying oGood organisational skills oExperience of teamwork
Desirable
oNVQ in Customer Services of Business Admin oWorking towards CIPS qualification oExperience within the NHS or public sector organisations
Behaviours and values Essential
oAbility to keep calm under pressure oAbility to engage in decision making oCommitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices oCommitment to continuous self-development
Desirable
oWilling to see a job through until a satisfactory outcome has been achieved
Skills & Abilities Essential
oAbility to communicate effectively at all levels oNegotiation skills oAbility to organise and prioritise work effectively oAbility to work on own initiative with minimum supervision and to problem solve oAbility to be proactive and support change oHave a flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to work accurately
Desirable
oKnowledge of ISO or other quality standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address St Mary's Hospital
St Mary's Hospital, London Road
Kettering
NN15 7PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)