NHS Scotland
Procurement Officer

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Procurement Officer
Band 4 £31,537 - £ 34,303 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum
36 hours per week
Permanent post
This post operates as part of a small team responsible for purchasing and procurement services across NHS Western Isles. The role includes purchasing, supply chain and stock management, systems administration, user training, contract implementation, and some vehicle fleet management duties.
Applicants should have:
- Purchasing experience in a similar role
- Good communication and IT skills
- A flexible approach to work
- A full UK driving licence is essential
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For further information regarding this post, please contact Louise Fry, Senior Procurement Officer louise.fry1@nhs.scot 01851 708 156.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.


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All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
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Closing Date 21/07/2026
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