Transactional Procurement Partner

We’re looking for a number of Transactional Procurement Partners to join our Operational Procurement Team.

You’ll be joining a team that plays a crucial role in delivering front-line procurement services. The team is responsible for turning customer needs into Purchase Orders and ensuring seamless end-to-end service delivery. You’ll work alongside expert professionals, using systems like Oracle, and benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment that values your wellbeing and professional growth. You’ll make sure every step follows agreed procurement guidelines and best practice processes, helping us deliver a service that’s accurate, efficient and trusted.

While the role is primarily remote, quarterly meetings in Salford and occasional collaborative office days will be required.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

• Reviewing and sourcing procurement requirements
• Liaising with internal and external customers
• Resolving issues and queries
• Checking contracts
• Gathering quotes
• Checking catalogues
• Following process documents

• Experience of a busy administrative role in an office environment
• Excellent customer focus with confident communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literate with MS Office skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type:

Full-time, 12m FTC

Location:

Salford (Hybrid)
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter:
Becky
Salary: £24,900pa
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy extra days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer.

Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’ expertise, in‑depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.

We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.

Would you like to join us on our journey?