Job Description

We're looking for a number of Procurement administrators to join our Operational Procurement Team. You'll be joining a team that plays a crucial role in delivering front-line procurement services.



In this role, you'll review and source procurement requirements on behalf of our clients, making sure everything aligns with procurement guidelines and best practice processes. You'll work closely with internal and external customers and suppliers, resolving queries through the Purchase-to-Pay process and adding real value to the customer experience.



While the role is primarily remote, quarterly meetings in Salford and occasional collaborative office days will be required.



This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

What you'll be doing

Reviewing and sourcing procurement requirements Liaising with internal and external customers Resolving issues and queries Checking contracts Gathering quotes Checking catalogues Following process documents

What you'll bring

Experience of a busy administrative role in an office environment IT literate with MS Office skills Excellent customer focus Excellent organisation skills Ability to work under pressure Confident communication and interpersonal skills Positive attitude with a strong work ethic Good attention to detail

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!



Employment Type: Full-time, 12m FTC

Location: Salford (Hybrid)

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Becky

Salary: 24,900pa

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund



Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.



We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.



Would you like to join us on our journey?