Job summary Our Procurement team plays a crucial role in the smooth running of our hospitals and services. They are responsible for procuring a wide range of goods and services from basic medical supplies like bandages and beds to innovative technology and multi-million-pound equipment. It's their job to source, buy, and manage the huge number of products, goods, suppliers, and services that allow our staff and services to give the best possible care to our patients. Our highly experienced team work with a wide range of staff, partners, contractors, and suppliers across both our own hospitals and services, as well as those across Sheffield Children's Hospital and NHS services across the South Yorkshire region, to secure what they need and make sure we spend money efficiently. Main duties of the job As a Procurement Assistant you will provide procurement, contracting and financial advice and support to Trust staff and departments and our NHS partners. Working with staff, suppliers and contractors to source quotes, products, goods, services and tenders at competitive prices and ensuring the Trust and our partners follow procurement policies, regulations, and best practice, to deliver savings and value for money. The successful candidate will need to have GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in both Maths and English and have some previous admin or office experience. You'll also need great communication and people skills to work with our various staff and customers, excellent attention to detail, and be able to solve problems and work flexibly across different projects and timescales. With a significant number of our team members having begun their journey at this very position, we take pride in our commitment to investing in their growth and facilitating career progression. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities to advance your career in procurement, including the chance to gain formal qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). You will be working alongside experienced Procurement professionals that will help in your development. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services to the population of South Yorkshire and beyond, with an annual budget exceeding £1bn. The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust and our NHS partners. Wetake responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual directorates and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. We take pride in our dedication to flexible working arrangements. As part of our commitment, you will have the opportunity to divide your workweek between our main base at Northern General Hospital and various other sites, while also having the flexibility to work remotely from the comfort of your own home. Currently there is a minimum requirement for 1 office day per week, subject to change to meet business needs. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 190-8777-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 3 Certification or relevant experience Desirable Willing to study for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 4 Diploma Experience Essential Previous experience in working in an office environment. Previous experience in dealing with telephone and email queries Desirable Previous experience in working in the NHS Previous experience in a computer based finance package (Procurement Function) Skills and Knowledge Essential Experience of MS Excel, MS Word & Email Demonstrable Numerate & Analytical Skills Ability to work independently Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work through problems or raise with supervisor if resolution is not possible Organisational Skills Personal Qualities Essential Excellent attention to detail Constructive attitude to dealing with customers. Problem solving skills Effective written & verbal communication skills Use of initiative Resilient: adaptable to change. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths & English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 3 Certification or relevant experience Desirable Willing to study for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 4 Diploma Experience Essential Previous experience in working in an office environment. Previous experience in dealing with telephone and email queries Desirable Previous experience in working in the NHS Previous experience in a computer based finance package (Procurement Function) Skills and Knowledge Essential Experience of MS Excel, MS Word & Email Demonstrable Numerate & Analytical Skills Ability to work independently Ability to prioritise own workload Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work through problems or raise with supervisor if resolution is not possible Organisational Skills Personal Qualities Essential Excellent attention to detail Constructive attitude to dealing with customers. Problem solving skills Effective written & verbal communication skills Use of initiative Resilient: adaptable to change. 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). Additional information 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Herries Road Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)