Procurement Administrator

Procurement Administrator NHS Shared Business Services Already an expert in administration skills but want the opportunity to develop and improve your knowledge in a specialised area like the procurement world? Come and learn from the leaders in shared services, with a proven track record of providing the highest quality procurement services to NHS and public sector clients, we offer excellent training and you’ll join a company where development and progression is actively encouraged and not just something we talk about Compensation: £18,000pa Benefits: 25days A/L, 4-5% matched Pension, Life Assurance 3% flex fund to spend on benefits like gym membership, company shares, or even to buy additional annual leave Location: Salford Hours: Full time - 37.5hrs pw (M-F/9-5.30pm) The Company Established in 2005, we are now the UK's leading provider of business services to the NHS, which include Finance & Accounting, Procurement and Employment Services. Employing over 1,750 people with a unique mix of NHS and commercial expertise, and with over 140 healthcare providers and arm's length bodies - and every single commissioning organisation in the country - trusting us to manage at least one of their corporate functions. By working together we ensure that business services are aligned to the Health Secretary’s vision for a future, technology-enabled NHS, we can save more time and money than ever before - hours and pounds that are far better spent on patient care. The Position You will be working as part of our Transactional Procurement Team to provide front line service delivery of procurement related tasks within Purchase to Pay, specifically managing the process from customer requirement to Purchase Order placement and all related activities to enable accurate invoice payment. In reality that means helping our clients by managing the Oracle system to successfully create Purchase Orders by liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders - thus supporting the smooth management of the Purchase to pay process If you have a "can do" attitude and boast excellent administration skills then we want to hear from you Key responsibilities Review procurement requirements, in line with the compliance and standard financial instructions per trust. To review documentation including contracts, quotes and catalogue items for processing requisitions. Work with the Transactional Procurement team to action and resolve and queries for Internal and external customers. Provide advice and guidance to External stakeholders on effective submission of requisitions, working with them to ensure that they submit compliant requisitions that support faster processing of PO’s. Support external stakeholders on locating orders not received. Arrange new supplier sets, liaising between clients and suppliers, to ensure bank details and required documents are received in a compliant format and actioned in a timely manner. Essential skills A proven ability in IT systems with MS Office skills Ability to work under pressure in an environment where everyday is different Procurement experience desirable but not essential. A proven ability to deliver quickly and accurately to customers across a high volume of requests A high level of organisational skills, effective time-management and a proactive approach to delivery. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with stakeholders at a variety of levels within NHS SBS and customer organisations. Even more reasons to apply Apply for a NHS Blue light card - take advantage of the huge number of online and high street discounts available Office situated close to Salford Quays - Great transport links to and from Manchester Onsite park parking available Community friendly - Really goes all out to raise money for a number of local and national charities Your mental health is important to us, we have trained mental health first aiders onsite to help you when you need it most Working towards "Great Place to Work" status - We are dedicated to making NHS SBS a great place to work Find out more Visit the NHS SBS website and the NHS SBS LinkedIn company page.