About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Procurement Assistant to join our busy Procurement Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who wants to play a key role in supporting high-quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
As a Procurement Assistant, you will help ensure that our clinical and non-clinical teams have the goods and services they need, when they need them. You will process purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and support the smooth running of our supply chain. Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of our Trust.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in line with Trust procedures Obtain quotes, compare pricing, and support costeffective sourcing Maintain accurate supplier, product, and contract information Track orders, chase outstanding deliveries, and resolve supply issues Work closely with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and coding queries Provide advice and support to staff on procurement processes and systems Assist with tendering, contract administration, and compliance tasks Contribute to continuous improvement within the procurement function We are looking for someone who:
Has strong administrative and organisational skills Is accurate, reliable, and able to prioritise a busy workload Communicates clearly and professionally with staff and suppliers Works well as part of a team and builds positive working relationships Is confident using IT systems, including Excel and procurement databases Has previous experience in procurement, finance, or office administration
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general education GCSE (or equivalent) or above in Maths and English Experience working with Procurement and Finance Systems
Desirable
Graduate level qualification Detailed theoretical knowledge of procurement systems, acquired through formal training or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Administration and Procurement Experience Experience handling data, documentation and reporting, IT skills
Desirable
Experience using procurement systems Detailed knowledge gained through practical experience of Procurement processes and systems
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.
Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading
RG1 5UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)