Assistant Procurement Officer

NHS Highland is seeking to recruit an Assistant Procurement Officer to work as part of a team providing an effective and efficient supplies service to NHS Highland and specifically purchasing a range of goods and services which support the provision of healthcare.

The role will support efficient and effective purchasing, contract implementation, tendering and eProcurement administration in a manner compliant with the legislative framework governing public procurement.

The post holder will encourage local stakeholder engagement and input into all aspects of the procurement process, developing and maintaining effective and advantageous customer and supplier relationships.

This role will involve working with colleagues right across NHS Highland, supporting them in all things Procurement and providing technical support across the board.

Experience working in a procurement or purchasing related role is desirable but not essential.  Ideal candidates will have excellent transferrable skills in communication, ability to multitask and prioritise, accurate attention to detail and be able to work as part of a team.

Informal contact: Sandra Nealis, Strategic Procurement Officer, email: sandra.nealis@nhs.scot

NHS Highland may consider a Modern Apprenticeship route for this role. This is an exciting opportunity for a school leaver or someone looking for a fulfilling career to earn whilst they learn. Further details can be discussed with the appropriate candidate (Trainee Annex 21: Trainees will receive 70% of pay band maximum in year 1 and 75% of the pay band maximum in year 2, uplifted to the Scottish Living Wage where appropriate).

Working for the NHS offers many advantages, including opportunities for learning and career development whilst offering a fair and transparent pay structure with competitive and flexible benefits. There's one of the most generous pension schemes on offer in the UK and youll have unique access to NHS discounts schemes including discounts in high street stores, insurance companies, holiday firms and restaurants.

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.