Barchester's procurement team have a new opportunity for a Procurement Assistant to join the Barchester family. Offering hybrid working, with 3 days in our established Warrington office and 2 days working from home.

On successful completion of a 6-month probation period, this role offers the opportunity to complete a fully funded Level 4 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) Apprenticeship.

As Procurement Assistant you will be providing a high level of administrative procurement support to the Category Leads, stakeholders and Homes / Hospitals across the estate, alongside managing the supply chain performance of categories and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.

Duties & responsibilities:

Provide category management support to Procurement, assisting in the contract management processes, tenders, negotiating good value for money and ensuring smooth delivery of goods and services.
With support from the Category Lead manage supplier relationships and include internal stakeholders and other functions as and when required.
Manage supplier product and price file updates and communicate changes internally.
Arrange and attend supplier review meetings and follow up actions to completion.
Ensure all supplier administration is kept-up-to-date within the filing parameters set.
Provide data analysis to support the Category Lead's decision making.
Work on projects to develop strategic business relationships to add value that provide financial and non financial benefit to Barchester.
Monitor supplier compliance and provide reporting based on the results.
Provide regular updates on supplier performance to the Procurement Category Lead.
Support all homes and operational functions with procurement enquiries.
Sending surveys to homes and reporting on the results.
Any other reasonable task requested by the line manager which is within your competence.

Required experience and qualifications:

The role would suit a graduate or a buyer with several years experience looking for their next career step
Computer literate with a good standard of Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Positive and proactive attitude
Good communication skills with the confidence to speak to stakeholders and suppliers
A calm approach with a willingness to learn and develop

If you'd like to use your supply chain experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be.