To assist in processing requests to ensure goods and services are received and contracted in a timely manner. To maintain and develop existing databases ensuring information is correct and up to date. To attend meetings where required and take notes to support team. To attend monthly team development days with a requirement to travel across the Trust's locations. Ensure all contract documentation is fully completed and chase parties for completed signatures. To have the ability to deal tactfully with customers in stressful or urgent situations. To keep the team informed of any problems which may require action. To be fully conversant with Trust Standing Orders, Trust Standing Financial Instructions, to ensure all purchases comply with the relevant guidance, and correct authorisation is sought and recorded. Identify and achieve savings in accordance with organisational and personal objectives and highlight opportunities for best value for money. Identify areas to support the Trusts objective to achieve Carbon Neutral by 2030. To maintain and update the procurement library. To input supplier details onto the trust database for non stock purchasing. Collation, dissemination and summarisation of data from the Trusts computer system to provide pertinent information, in report or spreadsheet form. To be fully conversant with all computer systems (NHS Logistics on-line, Business World, Evolve), including the use of e-mail and MS teams as the main vehicles for communicating with customers.