Procurement Admin Officer- 6 Months Fixed TermJoin Our Team as an Procurement Admin Officer. Are you looking to develop your procurement skills in a supportive, fast-paced healthcare environment? DHU Healthcare is offering an exciting opportunity to join our small but dynamic Procurement team, where you’ll play a key role in sourcing essential clinical and non-clinical goods and services that directly support frontline care.In this 6-month role you’ll work within established systems to ensure best-value purchasing, maintain supplier records, support contract reviews, and collaborate with both internal teams and external suppliers. If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about making a real impact behind the scenes, this could be your perfect next step.Location: Derby Work Pattern: 37.5What DHU can offer you:Working Patterns: We recognise that 9-5 doesn’t work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance. Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both. Competitive salary: £26530-£29114Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per AnnumWhat your typical day looks like:Process purchase requisitions and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an efficient procurement service.Support best-value purchasing through contract reviews, supplier updates, and sourcing activities.Help manage the purchase-to-pay process, including receipting and validating orders to support timely invoice payments.Act as the first point of contact for procurement queries, providing clear and timely responses.Work with the finance team to resolve invoice issues and maintain accurate records.Use procurement systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for data analysis, reporting, and document management.Prioritise tasks independently, contribute to team projects, and uphold DHU’s values through professional, respectful conduct.To be a successful Procurement Admin Officer you will need:CSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) with strong numeracy and analytical skillsProven experience in a procurement or purchasing environment, ideally in healthcareProficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to handle and present financial dataExcellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with a professional and collaborative approachSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently or within a teamWorking towards or holding a CIPS qualification (desirable) and a willingness to learn and improveEmployee benefits:Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family, along with a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you! Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.Free Parking: We know how expensive public parking can be! Most of our sites offer free, secure parking for your vehicles.We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk.At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here.We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.#IND4 - Corporate
