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Procurement Buyer

2 months ago


Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom NHS Lothian Full time
Procurement Buyer Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Modern Apprentice to join our Procurement team within NHS Lothian as a Buyer.

About the Role

The Procurement team purchases a range of products and services for wards and departments across hospital and community sites. As a Buyer, you will work in a fast-paced customer-focused environment, interacting with customers and suppliers on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize your IT skills and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word packages.
  • Work in a team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
  • Develop effective planning and organisational skills.
  • Enhance your administrative and IT skills within a busy healthcare environment.
  • Understand working in a healthcare environment and establish a rapport with patients and relatives.
  • Address equality and diversity needs of patients, relatives, and staff.
Requirements
  • Candidates must be between 16-24 years of age (or the age of 29 if you have a disability or have lived experience of the care system).
  • Have gained a National 5 in Mathematics and English plus a National 5 in Skills for Work or equivalent.
  • Align to the values and work to these every day.
  • Evidence of working as part of a team.
  • Passion for working within a healthcare setting and making a real difference in people's lives.
  • Commitment to doing your best and completing the Modern Apprenticeship with a positive attitude.
What We Offer

As a Modern Apprentice in NHS Lothian, you will have the opportunity to learn and gain the following:

  • Modern Apprenticeship in Procurement at SCQF Level 6.
  • Embed essential employability skills to support career development.
  • Effective planning and organisational skills.
  • Enhance your administrative and IT skills within a busy healthcare environment.
  • Understanding of working in a healthcare environment.
  • Working alongside multiple teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
  • Increase confidence in dealing with the public and effective communication skills in the workplace.
  • Support to develop further on successful completion of the Modern Apprenticeship through an established career pathway.