Assistant Buyer Rate: 12 - 14 per hourLocation: Wolverhampton - hybrid workingContract: 10 months Overview of the Finance Manager roleSellick Partnership is currently partnered with an NHS client based in West Midlands who are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their busy procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an NVQ or CIPS student, looking to gain experience within an NHS purchasing team. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer role will include:To effectively manage electronic requisitions promptlyTo carry out purchasing activities in compliance with Trust protocols, Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, Professional Codes of Practice, and applicable regulationsEngage with service users to offer procurement guidanceTo foster strong relationships with user departments and ensure the delivery of exceptional customer serviceTo inform service users about the correct procedures for requisitioning and orderingTo identify areas with significant expenditures, particularly focusing on recurring low-value orders, and to communicate these findings to the Supply Chain Manager and the Strategic Procurement teamsTo engage proactively with the Trust''s Supply Chain team to effectively address and resolve delivery inquiriesEngage proactively with the Trust''s invoice Payments Team to address and resolve any invoice-related queriesTo engage proactively with suppliers to establish agreements on pricing and delivery schedules, while also addressing any i