NHS Supply Chain
Procurement Assistant
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Procurement Assistant
Procurement Assistant
Function: Commercial
Job Title
Procurement Assistant
Location
Minimum of 2 days a week at our Gradient Mill office (Wakefield)
Type
Fixed Term (6 months contract)
Vacancies
2
Salary
£29,316 per annum
Closing Date
1 July 2026
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Assistant within our Commercial, Diagnostic, Equipment, and Services team. This role will allow you to become an integral member of our category teams, ensuring procurement processes are managed efficiently within identified KPIs.
As the Procurement Assistant, your responsibilities will include supporting end-to-end procurement processes to deliver a high-level of customer service for both our customers and stakeholders. Your work will ensure relationships are managed effectively, targets are met, and goals are achieved.
Every Day You Will…
- Achieve procurement goals or provide support to others following established procurement systems and protocols
- Identify and develop an understanding of external developments or emerging issues, critically evaluating their potential impact on or usefulness to the organisation
- Gather and report on contract performance, contributing this insight to new contract processes
- Perform basic contract management tasks
- Conduct primary data research and analyze key themes or trends by selecting relevant information
- Prepare moderately complex documents using office software
- Extract and summarise data for reports, including input from other colleagues into spreadsheets and standard formats
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the organisation’s policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and regulatory frameworks
- Arrange actions, meetings, and events to facilitate stakeholder engagement
- Collect and collate information on cost factors, market conditions, innovation, and alternative suppliers, providing meaningful intel to senior colleagues
- Deliver high-quality customer service, identifying opportunities to secure or retain business while resolving complex queries and issues
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What We Can Offer You
Beyond a competitive salary, we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to reward your drive and dedication:
- Hybrid working: The flexibility to collaborate in-person while also working from home
- Recognition and rewards:
- Annual bonus scheme
- Long-service awards
- Colleague recognition initiatives
- Generous leave allowances:
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase an additional 5 days)
- 1 day of paid well-being leave per year
- 2 days of paid volunteering leave
- Professional development:
- In-house and external training opportunities
- Access to qualifications
- Well-being support:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension: We contribute 12% if you contribute 6%
- Flexible Benefits Scheme: Choose from options like life insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, and extra pension contributions
- Discounts: From Blue Light Card to NHS discounts
About NHS Supply Chain
At NHS Supply Chain, we make a tangible difference to public health and patient care. We source, deliver, and supply essential healthcare products, services, and food for NHS Trusts and healthcare bodies across England and Wales—servicing over 17,000 locations annually. By ensuring a seamless supply network, we help NHS professionals focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
Our operation includes maintaining relationships with over 1,000 suppliers while managing more than 8 million orders each year.
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Required Skills & Qualifications
To thrive in this position, you will ideally possess:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel (casting keen eye for number crunching)
- A mint in CIPS (not mandatory but advantageous)
- Previous experience in a commercial/hospital/medical equipment setting—familiarity with procurement or supply logistics would be beneficial
- Strong communicative skills for listening, presenting idea, and guiding discussions
- Meaningful talking and writing that shares concrete insights with audiences
- Presenting in ways that persuade and resonate
- Adaptability to target diverse stakeholder needs and provide support and guidance
- Working autonomously, particularly in analysing data from different channels
- Collaboration mindset: add value, help without fingers crossed, draw out richer insights from others
- First-rate problem-solving capabilities, able to extract meaningful info to make recommendations
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We recognise that our team drives NHS Supply Chain’s growth and success. Every individual here is valued—we embrace difference and work to celebrate it, offering opportunities for everyone to flourish.
If you see yourself stepping up but feel your experience isn’t a perfect match, we encourage you to make the case—apply anyway!
For further guidance with our application process, please:
Reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk—they’ll walk you through alternative submission methods.
Note: Recruitment timelines may vary based on application volume. For optimal consideration, please submit your application promptly once available. We reserve the right to close this role once enough robust candidates have been shortlisted.
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