Assistant Procurement Specialist at Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

30162.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Tender Document Production, Contract Paperwork, Specification Development, Tender Evaluation, Financial Assessment, Value For Money Analysis, Savings Identification, Record Maintenance, Database Management, Work Plan Management, Data Analysis, Numerical Skills, Organization, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company DescriptionWorking as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The vision for our single corporate services is to:Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer. Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts. Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities. Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts. Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing. Build resilience for individuals and our teams. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.Job DescriptionBand 4: £27,485 - £30,162Full time hours: 37.5 per weekContract Type: PermanentBase: Building 4000, Lakeside, North Harbour, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3ENLooking to grow your career in procurement within a respected, supportive, and people‑focused organisation? As a single corporate service (PHU+IOW), we are incredibly proud of our Procurement & Supply Chain team, and we’re excited to welcome a motivated, forward thinking Assistant Procurement Specialist to join us.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to bring their skills into a sector with purpose, stability, and exceptional development opportunities. Every product and service we procure ultimately affects patient care - and that gives our work real purpose. Join a team where your skills matter, your development is supported, and your contribution is recognised.Why Join Us?You’ll be part of a team that is well‑regarded across the organisation for its professionalism, expertise and positive culture. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across both Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, playing an important part in delivering high quality, best value procurement services that directly benefit patient care.You’ll enjoy:A friendly, supportive working environmentA varied workload with new challenges every dayClear opportunities to grow your career within NHS ProcurementA generous NHS pension schemeExcellent annual leave and NHS employment benefitsAccess to Health Service Discounts (travel, shopping, groceries & more)Financial and study leave support for your CIPS qualificationAbout the RoleAs an Assistant Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of procurement exercises and projects across a wide range of categories.You will:Assist in producing tender documents, contract paperwork and procurement advertsWork with stakeholders to produce accurate and complete specificationsSupport tender evaluations, financial assessments, and value for money analysisHelp identify savings opportunities and new areas for contractingMaintain procurement records, databases and work plansWork closely with Procurement Specialists and Managers on key projectsYour work will directly contribute to the Trust’s ability to deliver high quality, cost effective patient care - something we never lose sight of.Who We’re Looking ForWe want someone who is:Enthusiastic, motivated and ready to learnComfortable analysing data with strong numerical skillsHighly organised with great attention to detailConfident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of peopleInterested in developing their procurement career, including working towards CIPSWhether you have public sector experience or you’re coming from a commercial background, if you’re keen to grow and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.For additional information please see attached Job description or contact Holly Smith - [email protected] / Rupert Hatch - [email protected]QualificationsEssentialGood general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent.Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent.ExperienceEssentialExperience persuading and influencing others within a Procurement environment.Experience of a customer service and engagement environmentDesirableWillingness to develop self into a full Procurement Specialist role over time.Appreciation and understanding of the term “whole life costing.”Experience of competitive quotations and tendersExperience of working within the public sectorExperience with the Atamis platform.Knowledge EssentialA good understanding of Procurement knowledge.Competent with the Microsoft Office package.Good Communication skills: written & oral to explain processes, offer advice and influence decision making.Forward thinking with good project management skillsInterpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.Able to use initiative and work independently.Well organised & able to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.Create, develop, and maintain working relationships with all clients to achieve corporate and team objectivesAdditional InformationThe health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5 Salary Band: Band 4 Staff Group: Administrative and Clerical Contract Type: Permanent Job Area: Admin and Corporate

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Procurement Specialist will support the delivery of procurement exercises and projects across various categories, including assisting in producing tender documents, contract paperwork, and procurement adverts. This role involves working with stakeholders to define specifications, supporting tender evaluations, and helping to identify cost-saving opportunities.