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Job Descrption

Purchasing & Business Support Assistant
Hybrid working - 2 days remote
£15 per hour (non-negotiable)
Immediate Start - 3 months +
London, South Kensington

Your new role
The Purchasing & Business Support Assistant will be responsible for managing purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, coordinating with suppliers, and assisting with the smooth functioning of purchasing operations. The role requires close collaboration with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm product availability, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Act as the glue between local operations, purchasing, and internal procurement with any related purchasing issues, through positive engagement.
• Optimise the ordering process between suppliers and the hospital, managing and improving purchase to pay flows.
• Seek solutions to resolve critical problems with any suppliers, to ensure... customer service levels are met.
• Back order management for the hospital excluding Theatres, Angio and Main Stores.
• Support the evaluation of supplier performance by maintaining records on customer service and liaising with the Head of Supply Chain and Process Improvement team for any supplier relationship management requirements.
• Assist with vendor onboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation is completed and submitted.

Skills and Experience
• Previous experience of Purchasing or Procurement
• Experience managing relationships with suppliers
• Experience tracking and managing inventory levels
• Good knowledge of the end to end supply chain process

What you need to do now
We are seeking candidates who can start immediately or within a 1-2 week notice period for a temporary role. Initially, due to the demanding nature of the position, you will be required to work on-site in South Kensington five days a week. Once training is completed, a hybrid working arrangement will be implemented, requiring you to be in the office three days a week and work remotely for the remaining two days.

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