Procurement Assistant

2 weeks ago

Darlington, United Kingdom Priory Central Services Full time

**Who we are**:
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care across a wide range of services, including mental health, addiction treatment and specialist healthcare. With a network of care facilities across the UK, Priory has built a strong reputation for its commitment to delivering exceptional care and supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.
As a Procurement Assistant, you will play an active role in Procurement’s vision of being a strategic business partner. We are accountable for the delivery of goods and services across Priory facilities and must adhere to complex specifications whilst achieving value for money.
Procurement’s mission is to deliver its expertise in the end-to-end Procurement lifecycle and strive to source on behalf of the business using best practices.
**What we would like from you**:
Ideally previous experience in a procurement support or administration role
Understanding of procurement processes and systems
Strong analytical and data management skills
Competent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint)
Good listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently
Excellent organisational and time management skills
**What we would like to give you**:
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday
**Annual leave entitlement increase based on length of service**: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
Length of service recognition awards - every 5 years
Employee Assistance Programme
Competitive Pension Scheme
Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
Online discounts and cashback rewards - Priory Perks
Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
Car Benefit Purchase (qualifying period)
Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
Gym Flex (qualifying period)
Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
‘Cash for Colleagues’ - Employee referral scheme
Career Pathways Programme - for development and further qualifications
Parental Leave Gift
We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date, without notification.

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