Procurement Assistant

Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service? If so, due to internal promotion we have an opportunity for you to join our procurement team at Dorset County Hospital where you will support coordinate the day-to-day purchase to pay (P2P) activity to ensure goods and services are available for use in patient care.You Willbe passionate about getting value for moneypromote the delivery of a high-quality customer focused serviceencourage and drive continuous improvement.be comfortable learning and using new systemsYou Haveexceptional communication and people skillsthe ability to work using your own initiativeexperience in data analysisWe are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.For further information please contact on 01305 254117 or email louise.brereton@dchft.nhs.ukThis post is part of Procurement service that may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary in the next six to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS subsidiary will continue to offer NHS AFC T&Cs to transferring staff and new employees who join after the transfer date in 2026.We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Brereton Job title: Head of Procurement & Logistics Email address: louise.brereton@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305 254117Louise Brereton, Head of Procurement & Logistics, louise.brereton@dchft.nhs.uk, 01305 254117