Assistant Purchasing Officer - Procurement in Glasgow Royal Infirmary

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Purchasing Officer to join the Procurement Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

This is a 6 month fixed term post, 37.5hours worked over Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

The post holder will assist in the delivery of the effective and timely processing and procurement of order requests for relevant suppliers and services within Greater Glasgow & Clyde.  Duties will include tactical and transactional support within the Procurement Department including purchasing activity within general and medical categories, tactical buying and purchase to pay compliance.

Applicants must possess

• excellent computer, communication and organisational skills, along with good time management skills. 
  
• relevant qualification or qualifications equivalent to Level 4 or higher, on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) - such as National Certificate, HNC, SVQ Level 2  and
  
• a CIPS Diploma in Procurement & Supply (CIPS Level 2) or equivalent or significant relevant experience in Procurement and supply chain environment.  Training will be provided to the successful candidate. 

Further information is available from Elaine Gray, Purchasing Lead: 07812770052

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.   

​​​​​​​Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

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