Assistant Procurement Officer
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Are you looking for a career in Procurement?
At Synchronicity Care Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary ofCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, were looking for a driven AssistantProcurement Officer to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. This is more than just a procurement role -its an opportunity to directly support the quality of care patients receiveevery day and develop your career.
Youll assist on sourcing and procuring the goods, works andservices that keep vital healthcare services running smoothly. From supporting to aid best value to buildingstrong supplier relationships, your support and assistance will help ensure theconsistent delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality services across ourhealthcare provision.
In return, we offer a supportive environment where yourideas are valued, along with flexible, hybrid working that helps you maintain agreat worklife balance. If youre looking for a role where your skills havereal purpose and impact, wed love to hear from you.
For an informal chat please call or email AmandaMcElroy, Senior Procurement Manager on amandamcelroy@nhs.net 07584774193
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience inpublic sector procurement, with an understanding of current procurementlegislation and best practice. You willmanage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance while deliveringvalue for money and high-quality outcomes.
In this role, you will be responsible for procuring a widerange of goods and services that directly support frontline healthcaredelivery. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, you willbuild effective relationships, understand service needs, and developprocurement solutions that enhance patient care.
You will combine commercial awareness with acollaborative approach, ensuring all procurement activity is efficient,compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities. Strong communicationskills and the ability to influence stakeholders will be key, as you help driveimprovements in quality, cost, and service delivery.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Procurement Officer within SynchronicityCare Limited, you'll be part of a team culture in which you'll play a key rolein delivering a high-quality, professional procurement service that drives realvalue across the organisation. Youllhelp secure cost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, supportingon a range of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, belowand above threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.
Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youllsupport the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for yourdesignated business area. This means building strong relationships withstakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions arealigned, timely, and impactful.
Youll also provide trusted advice oncontracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting theTrust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, andcommercially sound outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Procurement Officer within SynchronicityCare Limited, you'll be part of a team culture in which you'll play a key rolein delivering a high-quality, professional procurement service that drives realvalue across the organisation. Youllhelp secure cost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, supportingon a range of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, belowand above threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.
Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youllsupport the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for yourdesignated business area. This means building strong relationships withstakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions arealigned, timely, and impactful.
Youll also provide trusted advice oncontracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting theTrust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, andcommercially sound outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
PETERLEE
County Durham
SR8 2RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Are you looking for a career in Procurement?
At Synchronicity Care Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary ofCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, were looking for a driven AssistantProcurement Officer to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team. This is more than just a procurement role -its an opportunity to directly support the quality of care patients receiveevery day and develop your career.
Youll assist on sourcing and procuring the goods, works andservices that keep vital healthcare services running smoothly. From supporting to aid best value to buildingstrong supplier relationships, your support and assistance will help ensure theconsistent delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality services across ourhealthcare provision.
In return, we offer a supportive environment where yourideas are valued, along with flexible, hybrid working that helps you maintain agreat worklife balance. If youre looking for a role where your skills havereal purpose and impact, wed love to hear from you.
For an informal chat please call or email AmandaMcElroy, Senior Procurement Manager on amandamcelroy@nhs.net 07584774193
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience inpublic sector procurement, with an understanding of current procurementlegislation and best practice. You willmanage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance while deliveringvalue for money and high-quality outcomes.
In this role, you will be responsible for procuring a widerange of goods and services that directly support frontline healthcaredelivery. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, you willbuild effective relationships, understand service needs, and developprocurement solutions that enhance patient care.
You will combine commercial awareness with acollaborative approach, ensuring all procurement activity is efficient,compliant, and aligned to organisational priorities. Strong communicationskills and the ability to influence stakeholders will be key, as you help driveimprovements in quality, cost, and service delivery.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Procurement Officer within SynchronicityCare Limited, you'll be part of a team culture in which you'll play a key rolein delivering a high-quality, professional procurement service that drives realvalue across the organisation. Youllhelp secure cost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, supportingon a range of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, belowand above threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.
Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youllsupport the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for yourdesignated business area. This means building strong relationships withstakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions arealigned, timely, and impactful.
Youll also provide trusted advice oncontracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting theTrust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, andcommercially sound outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Procurement Officer within SynchronicityCare Limited, you'll be part of a team culture in which you'll play a key rolein delivering a high-quality, professional procurement service that drives realvalue across the organisation. Youllhelp secure cost efficiencies while improving quality and service outcomes, supportingon a range of procurement activities including Requests for Quotation, belowand above threshold tenders, and the effective use of framework agreements.
Working closely with a Senior Procurement Officer, youllsupport the planning and prioritisation of procurement activity for yourdesignated business area. This means building strong relationships withstakeholders, understanding their needs, and ensuring procurement solutions arealigned, timely, and impactful.
Youll also provide trusted advice oncontracting within a public sector procurement environment, supporting theTrust and wider consortium partners to achieve compliant, effective, andcommercially sound outcomes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment, working under pressure
- Demonstrable experience of building strong working relationships and customer service.
- Public Sector procurement - proven experience working in a public sector or regulated procurement environment, with solid understanding of current UK procurement legislation and compliance requirements.
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an office environment, working under pressure
- Demonstrable experience of building strong working relationships and customer service.
- Public Sector procurement - proven experience working in a public sector or regulated procurement environment, with solid understanding of current UK procurement legislation and compliance requirements.
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grades A*- C or 9 - 4 (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Qualification or working towards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)
Address
The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
PETERLEE
County Durham
SR8 2RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
JOB SUMMARY
Assistant Procurement Officer
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Peterlee
7 days ago
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Full-time
Assistant Procurement Officer