Job summary Please note this is a secondment opportunity as fixed term cover for maternity Leave. Please discuss applying for a secondment role with your line manager to gain approval prior to applying. This posts end date will be 30th November 2025. Part time hours will also be considered for this role, hours and working days can be discussed. Working on behalf of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust couldn't be more rewarding. Be part of a procurement function that's makes a real difference and goes the extra mile to demonstrate value for money. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenge, is highly motivated and with the drive, enthusiasm and ability to work in a strategically challenging and rewarding healthcare environment. Main duties of the job You will work closely with the Purchasing Team leader in obtaining the maximum possible value from the money spent by the trust on goods and services. In addition, this role is also key in identifying and delivering cost saving opportunities whilst at the same time ensuring a consistently high-quality service is delivered by the trusts purchasing team. This role will also ensure that all requests for goods and services not available via managed catalogues are processed effectively and efficiently whilst liaising with and supporting the contracting teams in identifying additional goods and services that should be contracted. You will be a team player with a keen eye for detail with excellent interpersonal skills and to be able to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels. About us Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn. Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 370-ADM4FIN-1163-A Job locations Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Job description Job responsibilities To assist the Deputy Associate Director of Procurement, in obtaining the maximum possible benefits from the money spent on goods and service, seeking best value for money, reliability, responsiveness and innovation from the Procurement Service. To support the Purchasing Team Leader and to be responsible for ensuring that all requisitions for goods and services are processed effectively and efficiently and to identify additional goods and services that should be formally tendered. To assist and contribute to the effective management and control of the Trust non-pay expenditure. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Job description Job responsibilities To assist the Deputy Associate Director of Procurement, in obtaining the maximum possible benefits from the money spent on goods and service, seeking best value for money, reliability, responsiveness and innovation from the Procurement Service. To support the Purchasing Team Leader and to be responsible for ensuring that all requisitions for goods and services are processed effectively and efficiently and to identify additional goods and services that should be formally tendered. To assist and contribute to the effective management and control of the Trust non-pay expenditure. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Person Specification Qualifications Essential o5 GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent including Math's and English Language. oEducated to NVQ Level 4 or Higher National Diploma level or evidence of working at equivalent demonstrable level. Mental effort Essential oAble to work alone and as part of a team oAbility to problem solve oAble to escalate concerns within timeframes oFrequent requirement for concentration, work pattern is predictable oAble to manage own stress levels effectively oMust be able to work in fast a paced environment Experience Essential oPrevious experience working within a procurement environment oExperience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritizing workload. oExperience of e-procurement systems, processes and catalogue management. Desirable oPrevious NHS experience Skills Essential oExcellent organisational skills. oDemonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Customer Care oCompetent in data input spreadsheets (preferably Excel) and word processing (preferably Word). oNumerate oExcellent Interpersonal Skills oProblem Solving Skills oExcellent Customer Service Skills oFlexible approach to work / adaptable oAble to work on own initiative/solve problems. oEnthusiastic/self-motivated oGood Keyboard Skills oIT Literate oTEAMS Aware Person Specification Qualifications Essential o5 GCSE's (A-C) or equivalent including Math's and English Language. oEducated to NVQ Level 4 or Higher National Diploma level or evidence of working at equivalent demonstrable level. Mental effort Essential oAble to work alone and as part of a team oAbility to problem solve oAble to escalate concerns within timeframes oFrequent requirement for concentration, work pattern is predictable oAble to manage own stress levels effectively oMust be able to work in fast a paced environment Experience Essential oPrevious experience working within a procurement environment oExperience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritizing workload. oExperience of e-procurement systems, processes and catalogue management. Desirable oPrevious NHS experience Skills Essential oExcellent organisational skills. oDemonstrable knowledge of Procurement and Customer Care oCompetent in data input spreadsheets (preferably Excel) and word processing (preferably Word). oNumerate oExcellent Interpersonal Skills oProblem Solving Skills oExcellent Customer Service Skills oFlexible approach to work / adaptable oAble to work on own initiative/solve problems. oEnthusiastic/self-motivated oGood Keyboard Skills oIT Literate oTEAMS Aware 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 Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT Address Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Employer's website https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)