Purchasing Assistant
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- England,North West,Lancashire,Preston
- Full Time, Permanent
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPurchasing AssistantNHS AfC: Band 3Job Details*Contract: Permanent
*Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
*Site: Preston Business Centre
Town
Preston
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2026 23:59
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC stands for ’One Lancashire and South Cumbria’ and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.
The Trusts that make up One LSC are:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.
The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Job overviewThe One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Purchasing Assistant.
To ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to end users within all Trusts within One LSC.
To process non-stock requisitions in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s). To ensure that price queries are kept to a minimum and resolved efficiently.
To update departmental reporting tools to provide key performance indicators and commercial information to ensure that usage trends are quickly spotted.
To assist in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of a specific range of contracts.
Assist with the achievement of departmental service and savings targets.
To act as an ambassador for the department, influence end users’ choice of products and ensure all queries and complaints are dealt with in a professional and positive way.
We are based across two office locations, Preston and Lancaster, and the successful applicant will be expected to work from one of the offices on a regular basis. Candidates should therefore be able to demonstrate a commitment to on-site working.
Main duties of the jobTo process non-stock requisitions, with a high level of accuracy, in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s).
Seek to influence customers to use standardised products and cost effective approaches by proactively monitoring and making suggestions.
Research alternative products and help to identify products for purchase rationalisation.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for all purchasing queries raised by Trust departments and external contacts either verbally, via e-mail or telephone.
To keep price queries to a minimum and resolve any issues promptly and efficiently via liaison with Trust departments, Finance and External contacts.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for queries raised by Third Party provider with regard to Maintenance renewals.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for all Trust departments with regard to non-stock orders, stock queries. Resolved via liaison with Materials Management and NHS Supply Chain.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for all Trust departments with regard to the processing of orders, quotes and queries for Capital Equipment, Charitable Funds, Printing.
To act as the central contact point for product returns and administer the stock returns process on behalf of the Trust.
Where circumstances dictate, to action MDA Alerts via checking of historical purchases and assisting Departments across the Trust.
Working for our organisationCreated in November 2024 the One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
The organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust by visiting our website
Person specificationEssential & Derisable CriteriaEssential criteria*Evidence of IT literacy
*Call Centre/Customer Service
*Office Administration
*Purchase or Sales Order Processing
*Ability to plan/manage workload in busy environment
*Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
*Good Analytical Skills
*Friendly/Positive/Confident Attitude
*Team Player
Desirable criteria*CIPS Foundation or Other Procurement Qualification or equivalent business course
*Procurement Dept Experience
*Working knowledge of NHS Logistics online
*Working knowledge of Advanced, Integra, GHX systems
*Working knowledge of other Purchase Order/Inventory Software
QualificationsEssential criteria*GCSE Mathematics & English
*Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be...
*Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
*Site: Preston Business Centre
Town
Preston
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/11/2026 23:59
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.
One LSC stands for ’One Lancashire and South Cumbria’ and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.
The Trusts that make up One LSC are:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.
The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.
Job overviewThe One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Purchasing Assistant.
To ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to end users within all Trusts within One LSC.
To process non-stock requisitions in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s). To ensure that price queries are kept to a minimum and resolved efficiently.
To update departmental reporting tools to provide key performance indicators and commercial information to ensure that usage trends are quickly spotted.
To assist in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of a specific range of contracts.
Assist with the achievement of departmental service and savings targets.
To act as an ambassador for the department, influence end users’ choice of products and ensure all queries and complaints are dealt with in a professional and positive way.
We are based across two office locations, Preston and Lancaster, and the successful applicant will be expected to work from one of the offices on a regular basis. Candidates should therefore be able to demonstrate a commitment to on-site working.
Main duties of the jobTo process non-stock requisitions, with a high level of accuracy, in line with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFI’s).
Seek to influence customers to use standardised products and cost effective approaches by proactively monitoring and making suggestions.
Research alternative products and help to identify products for purchase rationalisation.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for all purchasing queries raised by Trust departments and external contacts either verbally, via e-mail or telephone.
To keep price queries to a minimum and resolve any issues promptly and efficiently via liaison with Trust departments, Finance and External contacts.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for queries raised by Third Party provider with regard to Maintenance renewals.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for all Trust departments with regard to non-stock orders, stock queries. Resolved via liaison with Materials Management and NHS Supply Chain.
To act as the initial day to day contact point for all Trust departments with regard to the processing of orders, quotes and queries for Capital Equipment, Charitable Funds, Printing.
To act as the central contact point for product returns and administer the stock returns process on behalf of the Trust.
Where circumstances dictate, to action MDA Alerts via checking of historical purchases and assisting Departments across the Trust.
Working for our organisationCreated in November 2024 the One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
The organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust by visiting our website
Person specificationEssential & Derisable CriteriaEssential criteria*Evidence of IT literacy
*Call Centre/Customer Service
*Office Administration
*Purchase or Sales Order Processing
*Ability to plan/manage workload in busy environment
*Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
*Good Analytical Skills
*Friendly/Positive/Confident Attitude
*Team Player
Desirable criteria*CIPS Foundation or Other Procurement Qualification or equivalent business course
*Procurement Dept Experience
*Working knowledge of NHS Logistics online
*Working knowledge of Advanced, Integra, GHX systems
*Working knowledge of other Purchase Order/Inventory Software
QualificationsEssential criteria*GCSE Mathematics & English
*Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be...
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