OverviewOur active, high-profile Finance and Procurement department wants a new team member who is keen to help patients and support colleagues in buying a wide range of goods and services, promoting social value and providing excellent customer services. As part of a friendly team, you will be encouraged to work on your own initiative and develop buying skills and gain experience in a key support service. Career progression pathways and development opportunities are available; we are committed to helping staff achieve their career aspirations and offer access to free training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

You will be a key member of a small team in sourcing goods and services using electronic procurement systems. This includes turning internal requisitions into purchase orders, often first seeking information from suppliers and clarifying requirements with requesters.

You will respond to customer queries using emails and other communication methods.

You will maintain accurate procurement records to assist with reporting requirements.

You will help advise customers on how to engage with procurement and follow correct processes.

You will work to a high level of accuracy with very good communication skills and a proactive approach to managing your tasks. Computer skills and the ability to learn new systems are essential.

You will manage your own tasks following instruction and engage with and support other team members.

Flexible working: we offer agile and flexible working opportunities and are happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will typically work Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Ensures that the identification of sources for the provision of goods and services is compliant with the Trust''s Procurement Policy and Standing Financial Instructions.

Seeks market knowledge to support purchasing activity and assists with the research and evaluation of new sources of supply.

Ensures that orders are prepared accurately and in a timely manner using appropriate manual or electronic methods.

Supports purchasing activity which contributes to social value.

Catalogue management

Manages the trust electronic catalogue of approved products in consultation with departments using Trust procedures.

Ensures that product records are consistent with agreed formats in terms of coding, description and entry into electronic databases including those used for the production of orders.

Contract making and public procurement

Assists in the development, analysis and award process of contracts in accordance with Trust Procurement Policy, Standing Financial Instructions and applicable governance.

Leads on the evaluation of quotations and supports tenders as directed by the Head of Procurement.

Assists in the monitoring and review of contract performance.

Leads on specific contracts/projects under the direction of the Head of Procurement and maintains the contract database.

Equality, diversity and inclusionAt South West London St George''s Mental Health NHS Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. The Trust supports Staff Networks to promote diversity in the workplace, including BME (Evolve), Christian, DiverseAbility, Deaf, Mental Health, Women’s and LGBTQIA+ networks. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for candidates with a disability.

Note: closing dates are guides only and vacancies may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. If you submit an application, it may be transferred to a third-party e-recruitment system. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful. Priority consideration may be given to at-risk NHS employees. If appointed, you may be subject to an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process for any relevant NHS service. Your employment will be subject to successful completion of probation (varies by Band). We are a smoke-free Trust.

About the employerNHS AfC: Band 4. South West London and St George''s Mental Health NHS Trust provides a full range of local mental health services across Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth, as well as specialist forensic services. The Trust aims to deliver high-quality integrated health and social care and aspires to be outstanding. Values: consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open. Mission: "making life better together". We are transforming care to support our community and have invested in new facilities and ongoing improvements. We promote inclusivity, diversity and flexible working, and offer career development and a range of benefits to support staff in their roles. Come and join our inclusive teams and help patients on their recovery journey.

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