Job summary The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group is responsible for the Strategic and Operational Procurement for UHNM (Royal Stoke University Hospital, County Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) and 36 partner NHS organisations within the Staffordshire, Shropshire, Cheshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Lancashire Health Economies. Main duties of the job The North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group is responsible for the management and control of expenditure in excess of £330 million across the local health economy. The Supplies and Procurement function consists of: Strategic Procurement Operational Procurement including warehousing and stock management services Capital Procurement Systems Services (e.g. Purchase to Pay Systems) About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfill our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-7131853 Job locations Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Possess, studying or willing to study to CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) Level 4 (Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent qualification. Desirable oECDL or similar qualification or equivalent level of experience/knowledge to competently use Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge Essential Previous working experience/knowledge of procurement, contracting or commercial activity commensurate with the ability to undertake the purchasing and contracting activities associated with the post. This will include an understanding of contract law, purchasing procedures, purchase to pay processes and the award and management of contracts. Ability to use computerised purchasing systems effectively. Sufficiently numerate in order to interpret, summarise and analyse procurement data including accurate comparison of product and pricing information. Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively Ability to assess customer requirements. Ability to understand, interpret and follow procedures. Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage workload of self and others and to establish priorities. Good organisational skills. Ability to meet timescales Customer friendly approach Enthusiastic/Positive/Self-motivated Ability to work under pressure. Ability to use and work on own initiative Can handle multiple projects simultaneously and can prioritise well. Desirable Experience of the process of tendering goods and services Personal Qualities Essential Flexible approach to work/adaptable Ability to provide high level of customer service and to promote a positive image. Ability to explain/introduce and present purchasing policies, products and processes to other Departments. Good telephone manner Good interpersonal and communication skills Good standard of written and verbal English. Ability to interface with all levels of staff including Senior Managers. Ability to work as an effective team member Good Negotiator. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Possess, studying or willing to study to CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) Level 4 (Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent qualification. Desirable oECDL or similar qualification or equivalent level of experience/knowledge to competently use Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge Essential Previous working experience/knowledge of procurement, contracting or commercial activity commensurate with the ability to undertake the purchasing and contracting activities associated with the post. This will include an understanding of contract law, purchasing procedures, purchase to pay processes and the award and management of contracts. Ability to use computerised purchasing systems effectively. Sufficiently numerate in order to interpret, summarise and analyse procurement data including accurate comparison of product and pricing information. Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively Ability to assess customer requirements. Ability to understand, interpret and follow procedures. Ability to plan, co-ordinate and manage workload of self and others and to establish priorities. Good organisational skills. Ability to meet timescales Customer friendly approach Enthusiastic/Positive/Self-motivated Ability to work under pressure. Ability to use and work on own initiative Can handle multiple projects simultaneously and can prioritise well. Desirable Experience of the process of tendering goods and services Personal Qualities Essential Flexible approach to work/adaptable Ability to provide high level of customer service and to promote a positive image. Ability to explain/introduce and present purchasing policies, products and processes to other Departments. Good telephone manner Good interpersonal and communication skills Good standard of written and verbal English. Ability to interface with all levels of staff including Senior Managers. Ability to work as an effective team member Good Negotiator. 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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton WV10 0QP Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)