Job Description

Salary

24,800

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full time

Region

North East

Job category/type

Facilities & Estates

Date posted

03/09/2025

Job reference

REQ002001

Procurement Assistant

24,800

Head Office, Newcastle, Hybrid working

Full Time

About the role

We have a rare opportunity for a colleague to join our Estates, Finance and Procurement team based at our head office for a fixed term as a secondment, with potential to extend.

Reporting in to the Procurement Manager, this role is a key position in supporting Cora Health in delivering it's strategy by supporting all Procurement related activities.

This role is a multi-skilled role ensuring support for the Estates and Procurement team covering a range of administration tasks. You will monitor and action all service desk tickets within agreed KPI timescales, along with supporting with key administration tasks in relation to procurement. Like making sure the right things end up in the right place at the right time.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and developing team and develop your skills towards becoming a procurement professional.

A day in the life of a Procurement Assistant may include
Processing stock and equipment orders across the company Raising purchase orders and processing purchase requests Processing orders with suppliers Entering item card data into the finance system Monitor and manage stock requisition forms Support with procurement reports as required Oversee delivery/shipping schedules Ensure goods are delivered on the required date and flag any overdue or urgent orders Effectively communicate changes/delays in delivery of goods to the interested parties Manage inventory levels Respond to internal/external requests in a timely manner, through the service desk.

Who we're looking for

Extremely organised with excellent attention to detail to be able to coordinate a range of Procurement activities Excellent record keeping abilities Outstanding written and oral communication skills, able to build good relationships Understanding of the financial impact of decisions and processes
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About Cora

Cora Health was founded in 1989 by Professor Andrew Walton, who remains as the Group Executive Director. Originally a Musculoskeletal service provider operating out of the North East of England, the business has grown to become a medium sized enterprise providing a range of Community-based services to the NHS, alongside Occupational Health services to the Corporate sector. We are continually evolving our proposition to patient care, and we're building a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team where our clinical service provides care and expertise in chronic pain, rheumatology, and mental health alongside musculoskeletal therapy.

Within the NHS sector we deliver community services to over 10% of the population in England, commissioned by over 25 Clinical Commissioning Groups. Our growth over the last 5 years is a testament to the high quality, efficient and effective care we provide through our clinical and support colleagues. We are internationally recognised as an agent of change; driving innovation and transformation in collaboration with other NHS provider organisations that benefits our 3 stakeholders; patients, staff, and commissioners.

We pride ourselves on offering people a great place to work that encourages an environment where people can be the best version of themselves every day. Cora Health people are energetic, passionate and believe wholeheartedly in aspiring to excellence in the way we provide care at the clinical/patient interface no matter our role in the business.

It's been a ground breaking journey for us at Cora Health so far, and our growth continues to inspire and excite us.

Benefits of working for Cora

up to 30 days' holiday (plus public holidays) option to buy additional annual leave an additional day off for your birthday online discounts portal employer pension contributions group life cover an employee assistance programme performance related pay rewards

"The best thing about Cora Health? For me it's the opportunity to develop"