Job summary Procurement Specialist - Non-Clinical Category Full-time | Permanent | Based at Archipelago Offices, Frimley Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking for a new challenge within the NHS? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a significant programme of change at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. As part of our dynamic procurement team, you will be responsible for purchasing goods and services within the Non-Clinical category, supporting procurement across all Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust locations. What You'll Do: ? Support the delivery of a strategic procurement transformation within the Trust.? Ensure value for money and efficiency in purchasing non-clinical goods and services.? Work collaboratively with stakeholders to optimise procurement processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly literate and procurement-competent professional to make a meaningful impact in NHS procurement. ? For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification. ? For any queries, please contact us. Join us and help shape the future of procurement at Frimley Health Main duties of the job What You'll Do: ? Provide expert advice on procurement and supply matters, ensuring compliance with NHS and public sector procurement regulations.? Consistently demonstrate best value for money by supporting efficient and cost-effective sourcing .? Maintain detailed knowledge of the Trust's regular suppliers and identify alternative sourcing options for goods not available through standard supply routes.? Work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive procurement efficiencies and innovation. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced NHS environment. ? For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification. ? For any queries, please contact us. Join us and help shape the future of procurement at Frimley Health About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-LC271 Job locations Archipelago Offices, Building 1 Lyon Way Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Support member Trusts in purchasing goods and services in a timely and compliant manner. Ensure adherence to governance arrangements, including Trust SFIs and procurement regulations. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the buying process and procurement efficiencies. Person Specification: Essential Criteria: Working knowledge of Purchase Order Process systems, particularly E-Fin/E-Proc. Experience in transactional procurement, delivering against KPIs and Standard Financial Instructions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities. Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and take initiative. Results-driven with a customer-focused mindset. Desirable Criteria: Previous experience working within an NHS procurement environment. For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification. For any queries, please contact us. Join us and play a vital role in ensuring effective procurement that supports high-quality patient care. Apply today Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Support member Trusts in purchasing goods and services in a timely and compliant manner. Ensure adherence to governance arrangements, including Trust SFIs and procurement regulations. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the buying process and procurement efficiencies. Person Specification: Essential Criteria: Working knowledge of Purchase Order Process systems, particularly E-Fin/E-Proc. Experience in transactional procurement, delivering against KPIs and Standard Financial Instructions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities. Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and take initiative. Results-driven with a customer-focused mindset. Desirable Criteria: Previous experience working within an NHS procurement environment. For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification. For any queries, please contact us. Join us and play a vital role in ensuring effective procurement that supports high-quality patient care. Apply today Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree qualified (or equivalent level of experience) Desirable Member of CIPS or willingness obtain CIPS Experience Essential Good level of experience in transactional Procurement Good level of experience with stakeholders and customer focused Ability to manage your own work load Desirable Experience of using purchasing systems Experience of working within the NHS Skills Essential Good communications skills Ability to work as part of a team Have good IT skills being able to use MS, Outlook, Purchasing systems Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree qualified (or equivalent level of experience) Desirable Member of CIPS or willingness obtain CIPS Experience Essential Good level of experience in transactional Procurement Good level of experience with stakeholders and customer focused Ability to manage your own work load Desirable Experience of using purchasing systems Experience of working within the NHS Skills Essential Good communications skills Ability to work as part of a team Have good IT skills being able to use MS, Outlook, Purchasing 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Archipelago Offices, Building 1 Lyon Way Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)